Damages in Traffic Law

A traffic accident is always stressful. However, it is also important to assert your claims for damages against the at-fault driver or drivers. But what are you actually entitled to? And to what extent? Do you also have a claim for pain and suffering compensation?

First, the facts of the case must be determined: Were you potentially partly at fault for the accident? Was the accident recorded by the police? Are there any witnesses? After determining the degree of fault for the accident, it is necessary to prove the damage you incurred, possibly through an expert's report, and to assert these claims against the opposing liability insurance company.

As your traffic law attorney in Nuremberg, we will clarify against whom your claims for damages are directed and how to enforce them. Please contact us. 

• Do you wish to claim damages and/or pain and suffering compensation?
• Are you unsure whether you can claim pain and suffering compensation and, if so, how much?
• Are you being asked to pay damages and pain and suffering compensation and wish to defend yourself against these demands?

Process and Support

• Initial consultation, including discussion of the next steps
• Review of the police accident report, if applicable
• Legal assessment of whether you are entitled to damages and/or pain and suffering compensation
• Determination of the amount of damages/pain and suffering compensation
• Further, including written, consultation and representation depending on the scope, complexity, and significance for the client.

Goals and Prospects of Success

• Initial out-of-court assertion of claims for damages and pain and suffering compensation
• Attempt to reach an out-of-court settlement
• Judicial assertion of claims for damages and pain and suffering compensation
• Out-of-court and judicial defense against asserted claims for damages and/or pain and suffering compensation

Time Commitment and Duration of Proceedings

• Consultations are available at any time and on short notice.
• The duration of the out-of-court procedure largely depends on the successful cooperation of all parties involved, particularly regarding the provision of damage documentation.
• The duration of court proceedings is primarily determined by the competent courts.

Costs and Fees

• An initial consultation for consumers is available for a maximum of Euro 190.00 plus statutory value-added tax.
• Out-of-court billing is calculated according to the RVG (German Lawyers' Fees Act), based on the value of the dispute.
• For court representation, billing is based on the Lawyers' Remuneration Act (RVG) or a flat fee agreement, with an early assessment of the anticipated cost risk.
• Legal expenses insurance policies generally cover costs.
• Full reimbursement of costs by the opposing party or their insurance company in cases of clear liability.