Accident with motorhome - There are a few things to bear in mind!
The global motorhome market has been booming like never before in recent years. More and more people love the independence of this type of travelling. But do you know what to do in the event of a motorhome accident? In our guide, we explain how to behave correctly after a motorhome accident and what you need to know as the injured party [...]
Accident with a police car - Who is to blame for the road accident?
The approximately 22,500 police vehicles are special road users. In the fulfilment of their sovereign duties, they are entitled to special rights, which also exempt them from the provisions of the German Road Traffic Act (StVO) under certain conditions. But who is liable for damages in the event of an accident between normal road users and police vehicles? Is the civilian always at fault for the accident? Everything [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Towing costs after an accident - who pays and why?
Your vehicle is so badly damaged after an accident that it has to be towed away. This is often associated with high costs. In this article, you will find out who pays the towing costs after an accident and how you can claim your costs quickly and easily. Entitlement to reimbursement of towing costs after an accident The basic rule is: The person who caused the [...]
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 [...]
Repair costs after an accident - tips on reimbursement
2.6 million road accidents occur on German roads every year. After an accident, you as the injured party are entitled to reimbursement of the costs of restoring the vehicle. But how do you assert your claims and who actually pays the repair costs after an accident? Here you will find helpful information on the subject of repair costs. Essential: Accident damage [...]
3 tips for claiming household help after a car accident
You are entitled to household help if you are physically restricted after a road traffic accident through no fault of your own and are therefore dependent on the help of third parties in the household. The costs for this must be borne by the other party's insurance company. You can find out what else you need to bear in mind here. Tip 1: Please note when and to what extent you are entitled to a [...]
Have you heard of compensation for pain and suffering? But do you also know your entitlement to medical treatment costs after an accident?
Road traffic accidents happen every day and unfortunately not everyone gets out with just a few paint scratches on their vehicle. If you have been injured in a road accident through no fault of your own, you are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering as well as reimbursement of your medical treatment costs. These are part of the compensation to which the injured party is entitled after a road traffic accident. If you as the injured party [...]
What you should know about motor vehicle experts in the event of a road accident
An appraiser is an officially certified expert who examines and assesses the damage to the car caused by an accident. The injured party is not obliged to accept the expert provided by the opposing insurance company. You can consult and commission an independent expert of your own choice. This regularly has advantages for your claims settlement [...]