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 [...]
Accident during probationary period - What consequences should I expect?
New driving licence holders in Germany have to pass a two-year probationary period, during which special rules apply. In the event of a road accident during the probationary period, nerves are accordingly frayed. In our guide, we explain what consequences you can expect as a novice driver after an accident during the probationary period and why a hit-and-run is a very bad idea. The crucial question: [...]
Hit and run without damage? - What you need to know as the injured party.
There was a bang, but you can't see any damage to your vehicle? Or the other party in the accident says "There's nothing there" and drives on? With modern plastic bumpers in particular, you often can't see anything after a slight bump, but underneath is the hidden bodywork damage. Sometimes you don't even know for sure whether there was an accident at all [...]
Accident damage to the convertible. Insurance pieces for collector's vehicles.
Summertime is convertible time. The time of year when the seasonal licence plates are screwed on and driving pleasure of a special kind is enjoyed. It is not without reason that the elaborately restored collector's items in particular are the dream of every car enthusiast: a well-maintained fabric roof, polished paintwork and the unique feeling of the wind blowing through your hair. But what happens when the pleasure is spoilt by damage to the [...]
Still amicable at the scene of the accident, then the nasty surprise - statement against statement
A typical phenomenon after road traffic accidents, which we encounter time and again in our settlement practice, is the overnight change of opinion. Immediately after the crash, while still at the scene of the accident, everyone involved agreed on what had happened and the assurance "Sorry, my mistake... I'll sort it out with my insurance company, of course... I'm really sorry..." had a soothing effect against the [...]
Accident during the holidays - is an emergency repair possible?
In reality, the proverbial contemplative Christmas period is often characterised by crowded roads and deadline pressure. Many kilometres are driven during the festive season and the likelihood of accidents increases. If you then get into an accident through no fault of your own, you quickly find yourself in this situation: Car broken! Presents damaged! The relatives are waiting... What now? You may be able to find a [...]