But how do you respond to a traffic accident right
Overall, a good But, after all, more than people were bornAt the same time, the Statistical says The Federal office for the year, a further increase in the Numbers of road deaths advance: About deaths are expected - two more than in the previous year. The largest risk group are still the drivers of passenger Cars. But also Bicycle and motorcycle riders crash more often or are involved in accidents. From these statistical data one result especially: it could be Anyone and everyone should be prepared for the worst. What to consider in the case of minor property damage. These and more questions will be on this counselor portal on the topic of “accident” is explained in more detail.
The correct way to act after a serious accident can save lives.
But increasingly, it is that vehicle drivers simply to accident pass - the one from fear, the other out of indifference. The Motive is irrelevant: You can afford to an unsecured accident scene, no help, hinder rescue forces in their work or even to the “Gaffer”, you have to expect harsh punishments. You have perceived directly in a traffic accident, you are obliged to provide assistance.
However, this is not under all circumstances.
They would bring themselves by their Actions, even in danger, you do not need to intervene in the action. Your own life and your own safety always take priority. However, even in such a case, you are obliged at least to alert the rescue forces. The scene of the accident is accessible for you, however, without risk, you should hold and the parties involved in the accident. But what are the points to note. The warning triangle must be according to traffic conditions far enough in front of the accident by following traffic - to be placed to other transport participants in a timely manner to the next traffic obstacle: Many People are so particularly insecure and are afraid to do something wrong.
However, most of the should be especially aware of this: they Make no First aid, you can't do that according to § c of the criminal code (StGB) the failure to provide assistance is guilty of: Who pays in case of accident or common danger or Need help, although this is liable to require him in the circumstances unreasonable, particularly without significant own risk and without violation of other important duties is possible, with imprisonment of up to one year or with a monetary penalty.
It is, therefore, generally possible to provide assistance, you are also obliged by law to do so.
The fear of doing something wrong, is not justified in most cases, anyway.
The Parties should try resuscitation or other assistance benefits, harm, threaten them in the rule, and no penalties. This is only possible if negligence is demonstrated in the Act can be. But this is not usually the case. And in the end, especially those to be protected, the trust, to provide First aid. Else can also want the Competent, otherwise only less and less, people could find that actually afford in case of damage, the help. Each licence holder must, in order to get the licence, a First aid course. ADAC and the German Red cross, however, refer often to the fact that this unique course good is often only a little. To be able to in stressful situations and accident situations mainly include properly and act quickly, there is a need for regular refresher Lesson. The more Exercise for the case of an emergency, the sovereign act of the people. You do not have to think for long about the individual steps, but just call the learned Knowledge.
Each driver is therefore recommended that at regular intervals refresher courses the competent services.
If you as a first aider at the scene of an accident, you can follow in case of uncertainty, however, always to the First-aid guide in case of emergency case. Each vehicle must help at least a First box with the necessary Association and auxiliary materials. This also includes thermal blankets, gloves, scissors and First-aid card, the the needed handles and tricks listed and explained.
The rescue personnel arrive on the scene, they can take over everything - also the care for the injured.
You may need to keep still as eye-witness. As a responsible for causing the accident you have, regardless of the above-mentioned auxiliary responsibilities - other duties. For this purpose, the Remain at the scene of the accident. Unauthorized Removal of the scene of the accident - hit-and-run - draws a penalty. When is the Leave of an accident as a hit-and-run. Can a minor damage also be strictly punished. A parties involved in the accident, after an accident in road transport from the scene of the accident, before he is accident involved anyone who willfully or negligently to damage the case.
When can you be failure to help are accused of
Distracted, for example, of the passenger, the driver or him, grabbed the Wheel, so also he is considered as the parties involved in the accident and must remain in place: parties involved in the accident is everyone, whose behavior can have contributed after the circumstances causing the accident. (§, paragraph five of the criminal code) But it is not only negligent bodily injury or homicide in a traffic accident can these drastic measures. Even then, unauthorized Removal can draw from the scene of the accident, a penalty, if there is only a supposed minor damage. Certainly a penalty for hit-and-run is recognised due to minor damage to property in the majority of cases low, but not quite with impunity, the least come of it, even if it's only a scratch in the paint. A hit-and-run is always a criminal offence. Also, who noticed the accident, may have to reckon with a display because of the hit-and-run. Has recorded a Passer-by about your number plate, after you drove out of the car touch the formatted and easy, it can notify the police about this. You may refrain from prosecution, however, if you are not able to justify with evidence that they noticed the accident actually. However, special caution applies here: you can Use this as a simple assertion, to avoid a penalty, can the courts, if necessary, by expert opinion to determine whether or not to notice in the present Situation, in fact, nothing would have been. A penalty for accidental hit-and-run is generally not to be feared. In the case of penalties for unauthorized Removal from the scene of the accident, also in the case of Notice of the Trade altogether refrain if there is only minor property damage. For this purpose, however, there is no clear regulation. In legal matters, most of the judges based decisions on the individual cases, reviews of the respective circumstances. A hit-and-run can't also drag in such cases, fines or penalties, if the perpetrator of an accident met in a timely manner the obligation to provide information. Subsequently, this is possible. However, given time limitations. And only in exceptional cases may be waived from prosecution. After an accident pain and suffering claims from the injured parties are often. People were physically hurt, you have this also. In General, can stand for the claims of the insurance. You have left the accident, however, without permission, will forfeit the insurance protection in most cases. But: Only in the case of existing fully comprehensive insurance, the damage will be transferred to the own vehicle.
A Part of the hull in such a case, usually, only glass damage.
However, the insurance can go to their policyholders in redress and an amount of up to. euros back You will have to pay the money generally the full amount on its own. The claims are in accordance with the vorzuwerfe the relevant event, and the Severity of the injury. Negligent injury in road traffic is to be distinguished from the wanton bodily injury (§ StGB). For the latter, the perpetrator must be proven that this is aimed at the physical integrity of the victim, with a clear intention. Have you committed to an accident in resting traffic (e.g.
Parking) the driver's escape, the -hour rule in force.
Provided, however, that in the case of the car accident, only a small material damage was caused. This Directive (article, paragraph three of the criminal code) describes that for the case of the penalties for the unauthorized Removal or even completely exposed may be attenuated when the offender reports within twenty-four hours after the infringement to the competent police authorities and the facts of the case admits, or the subsequent determination to the Injured party. The background of the driver data is, however, compulsory. Any recourse claims by the Injured party is still possible.
In this case, you can hope, however, that your liability insurance settles the claim.
In the sample period, numerous transport, be punished for violations much more severe than after the expiry of this two-year probation phase.
They cause in the sample time of an accident and leave the scene without permission, you may be deprived of a driving licence.
However, this affects also all the other drivers, where the accident is to blame. For minor accidents, only the imposition of a road is generally to let the ban by the authorities. In addition to the sanctions of the criminal code beginners need to reckon with the additional fines or penalties, the Offense in the probationary period. To this end, the participation in a training seminar. The most important information on the correct procedure in case of a traffic accident, we have summarized for you in a easy to use guide. In addition to facts on the topics of First aid and hit-and-run, is also included a form for the accident report. By the accident of the lexicon, you will also receive simple and brief definitions of terms around the theme of accident. With the guide in the glove compartment, you are prepared in the event of an accident, well, even if we hope of course that you need to take this help never.
