Accident due to oil spill - who has to pay?
A vehicle will not get far without engine and transmission oil. However, if the oil leaks due to a collision or a leak, caution is required. If there is a trail of oil on the road, it is dangerously slippery and there is an increased risk of accidents. It is not uncommon for a road accident to occur due to leaking oil. We explain [...]
Accident through no fault of my own - What can I claim?
Anyone who gets into an accident through no fault of their own usually wonders what to do now and what claims they have against the person who caused the accident. In this guide, we therefore provide you with an overview of all relevant claims following a no-fault accident. You can find out more about each claim by clicking on the links. No-fault [...]
Damage caused by a pothole - who is liable?
The hard blow goes through your body: even the most attentive driver will hit a pothole at some point. But who pays for the damage? We explain what damage can be caused by a pothole and give you some helpful tips so that, in the best case scenario, you don't have to pay for the damage yourself. Pothole: What can happen? [...]
Loss of earnings after a road accident - 5 important facts
The accident was more severe and is still in your bones. You don't feel able to continue working normally the next day. How can you recover in peace and still receive continued payment of wages? In this guide, we explain how you can make a claim for loss of earnings after a road traffic accident. What is loss of earnings [...]
Compensation for pain and suffering after an accident - How much am I entitled to?
Of course, compensation for pain and suffering after a road traffic accident does not heal wounds. However, it does help people to come to terms with the accident and minimise the consequences. In order to receive the amount of money claimed, there are many things to consider. In this guide, we explain what exactly compensation for pain and suffering is, how much money you can expect to receive after an accident with injuries and [...]
Accident on the way to work or school? - 5 tips for commuting accidents
A commuting accident is an accident on the way to or from work or school. Anyone who has an accident while travelling is insured through the employers' liability insurance association. However, even the slightest diversions can mean that the statutory accident insurance does not apply. In this guide, however, we also explain the exceptions, particularly for car pools [...].
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 [...]
5 questions about the expert opinion after an accident explained - What the insurance company pays
The following applies after road accidents: without an exact assessment of the damage, there can be no proper settlement and reimbursement. A motor vehicle expert examines and assesses the damage to the vehicle caused by an accident and documents the situation in an expert report. In our guide, we explain when you need an expert report and what else you need to know. When [...]
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 with a leased vehicle - what you need to bear in mind
The way we buy a new car has changed dramatically in recent years. Whereas grandpa and grandma used to save up for a fresh new car for what felt like an eternity, today people lease for all they're worth. However, the new rules of vehicle procurement also raise new questions about insurance and claims settlement. An accident with a leased car [...]