Quad bike accident - liability & claims settlement
Quads are fun! More and more quads are being used on German roads. The versatility and robustness of the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) speak in its favour. However, the lightweight construction of the quad bike as a kind of hybrid between a motorbike and a car also leads to an increased safety risk. In our guide, we explain what you need to know if you want to [...]
Expert opinion or cost estimate - €750 makes all the difference
After a road traffic accident, you as the injured party have the right to have an expert opinion drawn up by an independent expert at the expense of the party responsible for the accident. The expert opinion has significant advantages for you compared to a cost estimate prepared by the garage. The right under Section 249 (2) sentence 1 of the German Civil Code (BGB) to have the costs of the expert's report included in the [...]
Drinking and driving? - What you need to know in the event of an accident
A Father's Day outing, a girls' night out, a birthday party, a concert, a family celebration or simply a well-deserved night out - the occasions for alcoholic drinks are ubiquitous. However, hardly any offence against traffic law is punished as severely as drink-driving - especially if there has been an accident with alcohol in the blood. In this guide, we explain [...]
Accident with company car - who has to pay?
In our guide, we explain who has to pay for the damage if you get into an accident with a company car and which situations you need to differentiate between. Accident with a company car - what now? Many drivers are sure that their employer will have to pay for the damage caused if they get into an accident with their company car or [...]
Accident with a new car - What claims do I have?
Every year, around 3.6 million new cars are purchased in Germany, with an average purchase price of €33,600. This makes it all the more annoying when the newly purchased car is involved in an accident. This is because the value of the vehicle is considerably reduced even after a professional repair - because now [...]
Accident with e-bike - 5 important information for you
E-bike riders are more frequently involved in road accidents than normal cyclists, as they are often travelling faster on the roads. In our guide, we provide you with 5 important pieces of information so that you know what to look out for in the event of an accident involving an e-bike. E-bike, pedelec, electric bike... what are the differences? An electric bike is a bicycle if, on the one hand, it [...]
Are you allowed to drive barefoot or with flip-flops & Co. drive a car?
A quick trip to the shops in your Birkenstock slippers or a quick trip to the DIY store in your wellies from the garden. Who hasn't been there? But are you even allowed to drive with wellies, Birkenstocks, flip-flops, sandals or even high heels? In our guide, we explain which footwear is suitable for driving and what risks there are [...].
E-scooters - How many per mille are permitted when driving?
The e-scooter makes it easy to get from A to B - and is now available in almost every major city in Germany. Scooters are particularly popular at night and with party people. This begs the question: Is it legal to ride an e-scooter while drunk? And what is the drink-driving limit for e-scooters? Answers to these questions [...]
The other party in the accident does not respond - what to do?
There are crashes on German roads every day. When road users come into contact with each other, a proper dialogue between the parties involved is crucial. Unfortunately, however, this happens far too often: after the initial agreements have been made, the other party in the accident doesn't get in touch. In our guide, we explain what to do in such cases. After the accident: what [...]
Garage commitment for motor vehicles: blessing or curse?
Whether it's a new car or a collector's model - at some point, every driver will have to visit a garage. Vehicle owners are then increasingly confronted with the concept of workshop commitment. At the latest when things have to be done quickly in the event of a crash, however, clarity should prevail on this topic. So in which cases does such a commitment exist? What is the [...]