Rear-end collision - Who is to blame?
A rear-end collision can happen quickly: driving too close, a quick glance at your mobile phone or the famous 1 second of distraction. Almost everyone knows the rule of thumb: It's always the driver's fault. But is this also true in your specific case? . We explain both sides in our guide: When you are at fault in a rear-end collision [...]
Accident due to parking offence - claims & compensation
After an accident, the liability insurance of the person responsible for the accident usually pays the damages incurred by the injured party. But what happens if the accident occurs because someone has parked incorrectly? In our guide, we explain how the question of fault is distributed in the event of a wrong-way parking accident. We also show you what you need to bear in mind if your wrongly parked vehicle [...]
Accident - What to do? 5 important tips
What should I do after a car accident? The following applies after an accident: keep calm, secure the accident site with hazard warning lights, warning waistcoat and warning triangle, make an emergency call, provide first aid, record witnesses and personal details, document the situation in detail with photos/sketches and - depending on the severity - call in the police. Afterwards, you should not leave the settlement of the claim to the other party's insurance company alone [...].
Car hire after an accident - You need to pay attention to these 6 points
Can I get a hire car after my traffic accident? After a road accident, you as the injured party are generally entitled to a hire car if you can no longer use your own vehicle. The costs of this are borne by the other party's insurance company. However, as always, there are a few pitfalls that need to be taken into account. In our guide, we explain the conditions under which [...]
Accident with trailer - Who has to pay?
Trailers are practical and popular. DIY shopping, vehicle transport or for hobbies such as horse transport or motocross are typical areas of use. However, you soon realise that your own car is more difficult to steer. When accelerating and braking, the trailer behaves completely differently to the towing vehicle alone. In this guide, we explain which insurance is required for a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Cat or dog run over? - What you should do now
Nobody really wants road accidents involving pets. But the fact that there are 14.7 million cats and 10.1 million dogs at home in Germany alone makes it clear that these accidents do happen and pose particular challenges for those involved. For the unfortunate driver, several questions arise in this terrifying moment: Am I committing a hit-and-run if I don't stop and [...]