First steps after a traffic accident affect the compensation process

Lawyer Murat Tuğa stated that the actions taken following a traffic accident should not be evaluated independently of one another, and emphasized that especially in accidents involving injury or death, the fault rate, health status, and the scope of damages incurred can directly affect the compensation process.

The Importance of the Fault Rate

It was stated that the fault rate is one of the fundamental elements in determining compensation in traffic accident lawsuits.

Attention was drawn to the factfault assessments included in the initial documents issued after the accident do not always determine the final outcome of the dispute.

The Misconception of Insurance Payments

It was stated that one of the most common misconceptions in traffic accidents is the belief that the payment made by the insurance company covers all damages.

It was emphasized that a detailed examination must be conducted regarding which damage item the payment was made for.

Health Process in Accidents Involving Injury

It was expressed that in traffic accidents involving injury, not only the initial hospital records but the entire treatment process carries great importance.

It was conveyed that the negative impacts of the injury on the person's working capacity and daily life are taken into consideration in the compensation assessment.

Fatal Accidents and Rights

It was stated that in fatal traffic accidents, claims for compensation for deprivation of support may come to the agenda alongside the criminal investigation.

It was expressed that claims for non-pecuniary damages are also evaluated within the scope of legal rights during this process.

Vehicle Damage and Loss of Value

It was stated that the repair cost of the vehicle and the decrease in its second-hand market value due to the accident are not the same thing.

It was noted that damage expenses and loss of value must be handled as different damage items.