After a traffic accident The situation is often stressful and confusing. Sometimes you experience shock and are overwhelmed by the situation. To prevent accident victims and their insurers from taking advantage of this situation as events unfold, it's important to know your rights.
The general rule is: Do not make hasty statements after a traffic accident. These could later be interpreted as an admission of guilt with far-reaching consequences. Whoever caused the accident is generally responsible for all damages, both to the vehicle and to people and the environment. In these cases, the party responsible for the accident or their insurer will bear the costs of the necessary repairs, among other things, and can freely choose the workshop for the repairs. The injured party is also entitled to a rental car for the duration of the repairs. Furthermore, there is also the option of refraining from having the vehicle repaired and not having the work carried out. However, even in this case, the party responsible or their insurer will pay the damages in the form of a fictitious damage calculation. To find out which option is best for your case, see advise we would be happy to assist you.
Accident damage settlement – what should you consider?
Claims settlement refers to the settlement of a traffic accident. Its purpose is to obtain compensation from the other party. As the injured party, you are obligated to provide evidence of the damage. Therefore, be particularly thorough when assessing the accident, as experience shows that insurers usually want to minimize damage. Therefore, you should definitely consider the following points:
- Collect evidence immediately after the accident (photos, witnesses, exchange of information).
- Prepare a joint accident report and have the person who caused the accident confirm the circumstances in writing.
- Have an expert assess the extent of the damage.
- Hire a traffic lawyer to handle the claim settlement for you.
The injured party may, in principle, commission a technical expert of their choice to assess the damage. As the injured party, you should definitely do this, as otherwise the damage will not be assessed conclusively and comprehensively.
We help you in traffic accidents
As an accident victim, you usually have many rights and claims. Therefore, you should consult a traffic lawyer. In the case of an accident that was not your fault, the other party always pays the lawyer's fees. We will then take over the entire claims settlement – from dealing with the opposing insurer to enforcing compensation for pain and suffering. Contact us immediately contact with us. We will be happy to advise you free of charge and without obligation.
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