Compensation after a collision - Legal aid

Questioner

I had an accident at the beginning of September that was not my fault, someone drove into the back of me, the damage forms were filled out on the spot. The claims adjuster estimated the damage at 2,000 euros. This person has still not submitted the claim form to his insurance company. My legal assistance says to wait and see. The damage was 2000 euros, I have now paid this out of my own pocket. Can I take any further steps myself, for example, file a complaint against him?

Lawyer

How annoying to hear that you have had an accident. Unfortunately, the handling of the damage can take a long time. Especially if the other party does not send the damage form to his insurer. This happens regularly. As your legal assistance indicates, you will have to be patient. If the other party has not sent the claim form to the insurer after a long time, the insurer will take a position on its own. If you have a claim form that has also been signed by the other party, then there is a good chance that you will simply be compensated for your damage. Filing a report will not have any added value. However, you can contact the other party and urge him/her to send the claim form to the insurer. I wish you every success.

Lawyer

After having an accident without your own fault, this is a bitter outcome. If the other party (the perpetrator) does not submit the claim form to his/her insurer, then you can recover the damage from the person himself. In addition, filing a complaint with the insurer is a preventive step. In case of a follow-up question, I can provide you with further information or legal assistance by email.