{"id":4699,"date":"2023-03-28T06:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T06:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nycscreenwriter.org\/?p=4699"},"modified":"2023-04-03T11:11:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T11:11:08","slug":"should-i-call-in-a-lawyer-after-a-traffic-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nycscreenwriter.org\/should-i-call-in-a-lawyer-after-a-traffic-accident.html","title":{"rendered":"Should i call in a lawyer after a traffic accident??"},"content":{"rendered":"

It happens thousands of times a day and anyone can be affected from one moment to the next – a traffic accident. In addition to the trouble on the spot, it is not uncommon for problems to arise in the course of settling the claim with the opposing insurance company.<\/p>\n

The shares of responsibility are not always clear in advance. Especially in such cases it is advantageous to be supported by an experienced lawyer. But even in supposedly simple cases, in which the question of guilt seems to be clarified clearly to the detriment of the other side or this is expressly admitted by the other party, it is worthwhile to have the settlement of the claim handled by a lawyer.<\/p>\n

In the end, it is not the other party to the accident that you have to deal with in the settlement of the claim, but his insurance company. These insurance companies are regularly concerned with reducing their own costs and employ experts to do so, who look for pitfalls in each individual case. Due to the legal situation and jurisdiction, there is a complex and opaque field in which it is easy to get lost. If a lawyer is only called in after unexpected complications arise, he or she can often only limit the damage in settlement.<\/p>\n

Experienced and assertive lawyer and specialist in traffic law Felix von Pierer, from the law firm Hummelmann, von Pierer und Kollegen in Erlangen, represents you. You are always in good hands with our law firm, especially when it comes to accident settlement and disputes with insurance companies.<\/p>\n

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1. What are the advantages of a lawyer after a traffic accident??<\/h2>\n

A lawyer supports you in the settlement of the claim and advises you comprehensively about your rights. After a traffic accident the shock often sits deeply. Nevertheless, it is necessary to react promptly and assert one&#39;s rights. Even in supposedly simple cases, there can be numerous problems due to pitfalls in the complex regulatory system.<\/p>\n

In addition to comprehensive advice, your lawyer can meet the experts of the opposing insurance company at eye level due to his extensive expertise and protect your rights. He not only relieves you of the stress of communicating with the insurance company, but also secures your legal position.<\/p>\n

Even in cases of culpably caused accidents, claims may exist for you, for example, on the basis of an existing comprehensive or partial coverage insurance policy. How these are structured depends on the respective insurance company and is often not so easy to determine.<\/p>\n

In addition, the question of guilt often turns out to be not as clear-cut as initially assumed. An experienced specialist lawyer may be able to prove partial fault on the part of the other party in the accident.<\/p>\n

Also, it can quickly come to unclear links. In practice, this is particularly the case when a rental car, and thus a third party, is involved in the matter. A lawyer keeps the overview for you even in complicated constellations.<\/p>\n

It is therefore always worthwhile to consult a lawyer at an early stage after traffic accidents.<\/p>\n

2. Who bears the costs for the lawyer in case of a traffic accident?<\/h2>\n

This depends on who is at fault for the accident. The basic rule is that if you are at fault for causing an accident, you must pay all the costs incurred by the other party in settling the claim.<\/p>\n

The Federal Court of Justice has confirmed that this also includes the legal costs of someone who was involved in the accident through no fault of their own. In these cases you do not incur any costs.<\/p>\n

To summarize:<\/p>\n

If you were involved in a traffic accident through no fault of your own, the insurance company of the other party involved in the accident must pay your full legal costs. If, on the other hand, you are partially at fault, the opposing insurance company will only pay part of the lawyer&#39;s fees. If you are solely responsible for the accident, you are liable for the costs. In this case, an existing legal protection insurance, which also covers traffic law, bears the lawyer&#39;s fees. At most, a personal contribution is due.<\/p>\n

3. What does a lawyer pay after a traffic accident?<\/h2>\n

First of all, an experienced specialist lawyer will advise you comprehensively about your existing damage positions and the rights to which you are entitled. These may seem simple at first, but a closer look regularly reveals complex larger fields of damage positions and rights that the unbiased observer often overlooks. A specialist lawyer will support you with his expertise to quantify the actual amount of damages.<\/p>\n

Compensation for damages is about making the accident undone from a financial point of view. According to this, the other party must pay you e.g. the costs of the accident. for incurred towing- repair- transport- and rental car costs, resp. if necessary. compensate a loss of use. Particularly in the case of injuries and pain, this also includes adequate compensation for pain and suffering.<\/p>\n

Even if the damage cannot be precisely quantified at first, it is necessary to file claims with the insurance company promptly. It is advisable to get this opinion from a competent specialist lawyer.<\/p>\n

4. What rights do I have after a traffic accident that was not my fault?<\/h2>\n

After a traffic accident that was not your fault, the other party is obligated to settle the damages you have incurred. It is to occur a condition in which, at least from a financial point of view, the damage event is undone.<\/p>\n

Depending on the individual case, this includes a variety of damage positions. So in particular:<\/p>\n