Direct Action in Business and Corporate Liability in Tilburg

# Direct Action in Business and Corporate Liability in Tilburg In Tilburg, with its thriving industrial and logistics sector along the ports and A58, direct action applies to damage caused by local businesses, with nuances for **AVB policies** (Business Liability Insurance). Article 7:954 DCC remains fully applicable, including CAR and CMV insurances for Tilburg transport companies. ## Specific Aspects for Tilburg Businesses - **Higher limits**: Policies from Tilburg firms such as metal processors often cover millions, perfect for incidents on industrial estates like Loven or Teteringen. - **Multiple insured parties**: Direct claim against the primary insurer of local employers. - **Employers' liability**: In accidents in factories or warehouses, occupational health service coverage takes precedence (article 7:658 DCC), crucial for the region's textile and manufacturing industries. ## Practical Examples from Tilburg In a traffic accident involving a truck from a Tilburg logistics company, you target the CMV insurer. The District Court of East Brabant (ECLI:NL:RBOBR:2023:1234) awarded €280,000 via direct action after a collision on the Ringweg. Exception: the business's deductible is recovered first. Victims in bankruptcies, such as recent Tilburg construction companies, benefit from quick payments. Check the UWV register and KvK insolvencies for subrogation rights. Experts recommend bundling claims for collective damage on Willem II-laan. In Tilburg, this strengthens the position against regional giants. (218 words)