Reporting an accident to the insurance company - how to do it quickly and safely
After a road traffic accident, the insurer must be informed, and to avoid falling into the trap of reduced benefits, we explain in this guide how to report the accident to the insurance company and what deadlines must be observed. Reporting an accident to the insurance company - by when? The claim should be reported to your insurance company as soon as possible - but no later than [...]
Bicycle accident - important steps and compensation
Unfortunately, a bicycle accident often ends with injuries. The cyclist has no crumple zone. Added to this are inadequate cycle route infrastructure, excessive speed of other road users or confusing intersections. In this guide, we explain what you need to bear in mind after a cycling accident and how you can claim damages such as compensation for pain and suffering and loss of earnings. Bicycle accident - What to do? [...]
Calculating depreciation after an accident - how it works
Are you the victim of a road accident? Then you have the right to be reimbursed for your damage. This includes not only the repair of your car, but also the reduction in value. You can find out how to calculate the loss in value of the car involved in the accident here. The car is repaired 1A and still loses value An accident - whether only [...]
Lawyer after an accident through no fault of my own - What am I entitled to?
Many motorists are unaware that, following a traffic accident that was not their fault, they are generally entitled to engage a solicitor to handle the claim, and that the costs are covered by the party responsible for the accident. That is why we are providing you with some helpful tips here on how to decide for yourself whether to hire a solicitor following an accident. When is it advisable to hire a solicitor after a road traffic accident? […]
Flat-rate costs after an accident - what you are entitled to
A road traffic accident is not only annoying, but also time-consuming. In our guide, we explain what lump-sum compensation you are entitled to after an accident and how you can claim it. Your entitlement to a lump sum for costs after a road traffic accident After a road traffic accident, you as the injured party have to deal with a number of things that will cost you time and money. You [...]
Accident without a valid MOT - Does the insurance still pay?
It crashes and you suddenly remember: The main inspection, colloquially known as the MOT, was overdue. My car doesn't have a valid inspection sticker - I have an accident without an MOT. In our guide, we explain to you when an expired MOT can become a problem and how you can best take action after an accident with an expired MOT [...].
Step-by-step: claims settlement procedure after an accident
Nobody expects to have a road accident. And yet this unwanted special situation happens to around 5 million of us every year. For most of those affected, the feverish search for information on how to deal with the accident begins: Who do I have to inform and in what order? Who has to pay what and when? Which documents do I get where? [...]
Reporting vehicle accident damage - how it works
Have you had an accident, someone has driven into your car or your vehicle has been damaged in the car park? After the initial shock, the question arises as to what you need to do to report the accident correctly and assert your claims. However, reporting and subsequently settling a claim is not that difficult for those affected by an accident. Accident of the [...]
Accident-damaged car - scrap or sell?
A car involved in an accident does not automatically have to be scrapped. Whether it is worth repairing, selling or scrapping the vehicle depends primarily on the extent of the damage, its residual value and its condition. Whilst vehicles that have been professionally repaired can often still be sold for a good price, in the case of a write-off, the vehicle is usually sold at its residual value or to specialist buyers […]
Carpooling to school - Part II: Your child as a passenger
In the first part of this series of articles, we explained what parents need to bear in mind when taking other children to school in a carpool. In the second part, we will now look at what applies to pupils who are carpoolers. The principle remains the same: Only the direct journey to school counts as a commuting accident. What applies to a [...]