28.02.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
My son was driving my 12-year-old Golf. A woman hit the fender on the side. Replacement value: 2750 euros, repair costs: 5890 euros. The other party admitted fault.
Although my son was completely innocent, he is practically being punished. What is th...
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10.04.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
Here is the case again (which happened in November 2011):
Hit-and-run or not? An employee caused an accident and drove in panic for 400-600 meters. She had only heard a loud noise before and hit her head on the window. Upon inspecting the vehicle, s...
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25.01.2013 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
The situation is as follows:
In front of a construction site traffic light (the road becomes single lane), the car in front of me slowed down during the green phase, and by the time the light turned yellow, the car had come to a stop. I passed the c...
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10.01.2013 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello!
Two years ago, I had my driver's license revoked for over a year due to alcohol while driving. I am a diabetic and require insulin. Now, every year, the district council comes and wants a diabetic assessment for driving suitability. Is that al...
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25.11.2012 | answered by Bernhard Müller
What needs to be considered now?
An employee caused an accident and drove 400 meters further in panic. She had only heard a loud noise before. After inspecting the vehicle, she realized that she was involved in an accident. She then - in a state of ...
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11.08.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Mr. H. was caught driving under the influence of alcohol. He had a collision with a rabbit, causing minor damage to the bumper, and then absent-mindedly called the police to report the damage to his insurance. Can the 12-month license suspension be r...
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31.05.2011 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Hello,
about 4 weeks ago, after a party and an argument with my wife, I got behind the wheel at night and drove 4 km to the next town where I ended up in a police control. The alcohol test showed 1.6, after which I had to undergo a blood test. I stil...
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12.04.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
The car registered to me was caught by a speed camera outside built-up areas driving at 117 km/h in a 80 km/h zone (after deducting tolerance). I definitely was not the one driving, as I was transporting a motorcycle at that time (2 hours duration). ...
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17.02.2011 | answered by Stefan Steininger
Hello. Four years ago, I was in a car accident where I was not at fault. Since then, I have been suffering from panic attacks while driving as a passenger. Can I now, after 4 years, hire a lawyer and demand compensation for damages?
Because I feel v...
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10.09.2010 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello, I had to give up my driver's license after a drunk driving incident in August 1997 with a blood alcohol level of 2.05. An MPU (Medical Psychological Examination) was ordered. I have not taken any steps to regain my driver's license until today...
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10.09.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Dear Mr. Lawyer,
On Monday, I bought a car from a used car dealer. Unfortunately, we were not able to take a test drive as the dealer did not have license plates. We let it run and everything sounded good.
Unfortunately, we were only able to pick i...
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07.09.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
I was caught speeding on the highway near San Vittore on 05.06.10.
Measured speed (118km/h) after deducting the tolerance 112km/h,
allowed maximum speed 80km/h, so 32km/h too fast.
After 2 weeks, I received a questionnaire to determine my personal de...
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31.08.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
I have the following problem.
In June, I went swimming in a lake. After swimming, my t-shirt was stolen. Only the towel, underwear, pants, and wet swim trunks were left. I then took public transportation home shirtless. I had no other choice...
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23.05.2010 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
I have won item number 190395028038 on eBay. This is a 4x4 (all-wheel drive) ATV (also known as a quad bike). The auction stated: no warranty - private sale. No mention of defects. When I asked the seller during handover if there were any def...
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20.03.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Good day,
As the owner of a vehicle, I have received a summons from the police in Wuppertal:
"Investigation against unknown individuals for leaving the scene of an accident, your statement as a witness is required. To clarify the above-mentioned in...
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19.03.2010 | answered by Andreas Scholz
Hello,
12 years ago, I had to surrender my driver's license because I caused an accident under the influence of alcohol and left the scene. Since my lawyer at the time was not good and he filed an objection, I was without a driver's license for 2 yea...
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18.03.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
I am a truck driver and was driving through Düsseldorf. There, I came to a traffic light as a turner that was green. So I crossed it.
During the crossing, I had to slow down, the truck started jumping because the road had very strong cross gr...
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02.02.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
About 5 years ago, I had a workplace accident and a severe ankle injury, which has now led to a pension for an indefinite period with a disability rating of 20% after various assessments over the past 12 months. The consequences of the accident signi...
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23.12.2009 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
The whole situation is a bit more complicated. My girlfriend has received a hearing form, offense: driving 34 km/h too fast outside closed towns.
However, my girlfriend's car is registered to her father, who lives in Greece and d...
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22.12.2009 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello!
I am 22 years old and have had my driver's license since I was 18. (State of Bavaria)
Yesterday, I was at a birthday party and got pulled over by the police on my way home.
I had to take a breathalyzer test, which showed 0.46 on the device....
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08.12.2009 | answered by Andreas Scholz
Hello,
I drove through a red light when it was already red and got flashed. According to today's letter, it was already red for over a second, which I can't really believe. Now, my mother as the vehicle owner has received the questionnaire. There we...
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04.12.2009 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
The following situation is the basis:
The driver's license authority responsible for me expresses doubts about my suitability to drive motor vehicles due to a drunk driving incident and therefore demands the submission of a corresponding medical-psy...
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03.12.2009 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
Three weeks ago, I met up with my buddy and his wife. There, I drank a wine spritzer that was more water than wine. I found this to be fine. My buddy and his wife also tried the wine spritzer and also noticed that it consisted mor...
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27.11.2009 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
about 3 weeks ago, we were driving on the highway. A vehicle in front of us kicked up a component or something from the road, which hit my vehicle and damaged the hood, headlight, and windshield. The driver of the other vehicle confirmed the ...
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11.11.2009 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
My son committed a speeding violation of 26 km/h outside of town during his probationary period. However, the car is registered in my husband's name. He is now required to provide information on whether he was the one driving or to disclose the drive...
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