Recovery of damages from the culprit of the road accident

Nowadays, a large number of drivers are faced with cases of traffic accidents (traffic accidents), which often lead to serious material losses and the need to carry out procedures for their collection.

In such cases, the culprit must be responsible for causing damage, although Ukrainian legislation puts a greater burden on the owner of the car that caused the accident, and not on the driver who was driving the car.

Rights and responsibilities of persons who are guilty of road accidents:

Yes, by Article 2.10. According to the rules, if an accident has occurred, the driver must take several necessary actions, namely:

• Immediately stop the car and stay at the scene of the accident, turn on the emergency siren and install emergency stop signs, take all possible measures to preserve the traces of the accident, fence off, and organize a detour around the scene of the accident.
• Take possible measures to provide first aid to the victim, call an ambulance, and transport the victim to a medical facility or, if this is not possible, transport the victim to the nearest medical facility in your car and record the scene in advance. trace of an accident;
• notify the National Police about the accident, write down the names and addresses of the witnesses, and wait for the police to arrive;
• Before the medical examination, avoid alcohol, drugs, and medicines based on them (except for those contained in officially approved first-aid kits).

Liability for damages: According to the law, the culprit of the traffic accident is obliged to compensate for all the damages caused by his negligence or violation of traffic rules. These damages can include car repairs, medical bills, loss of income, and more.

The process of recovering damages from the culprit of the road accident:

Preparation for compensation: the victim has the right to demand compensation from the car owner, the insurance company, or the culprit of the accident.

For this reason, it is important to keep all evidence of the accident, such as photos of the scene, medical reports, and vehicle repair bills.

• Damage assessment: The first step in the damage recovery process is a damage assessment. This will require an assessment of property damage, as well as documentation of medical expenses. It is important to document all damages to receive further compensation.
• Requirements for insurance companies: many drivers have car insurance that covers damage caused by accidents. The victim can submit a claim to the insurance company, both in the case of CASCO and the insured at fault, for compensation. In most cases, you need to apply with details and evidence of the amount of damage.
• Court procedure: if compensation from the insurance and voluntary compensation of the car owner or the culprit of the road accident is not enough, there is a possibility of applying to the court for compensation of the damage caused in full.

The involvement of a lawyer in the process of collecting damages from the culprit of the traffic accident can be very useful for the victims. Lawyers Prikhodko and partners have deep legal knowledge and experience in conducting similar cases and can effectively protect the interests of their clients.

We can help prepare all the necessary documentation, assess the damage and negotiate with insurance companies or representatives of the guilty party.

Lawyers Prikhodko and partners can also provide legal support in the event of litigation to ensure a fair and proper resolution of cases by the law. Thus, the presence of a lawyer significantly increases the chances of successful compensation for damages and guarantees the protection of the victim’s rights.