Rear-end collision

Caused by sudden braking or poor following distance, the rear-end collision is among the most common property-damage crashes, and fault usually appears clear-cut.

Fault assessment: KTK art. 52 governs following distance; the rear driver is usually faulted, yet exceptions like abrupt lane changes exist, so the adjuster's opinion clarifies the split.

Step by step

1. 1

   Move to the side

   If possible pull the vehicles to a safe spot that does not block traffic and switch on hazards.

2. 2

   Check for injuries

   If there are signs like neck or back pain, do not intervene; call 112, since injuries bring in the authorised units.

3. 3

   Call the expert and document

   If no one is hurt, ring the expert line; photograph the impact angle, skid marks and damage.

4. 4

   Obtain the adjuster report

   The adjuster writes a technical opinion based on following distance and impact geometry, then signs the report.

• ✓ Law 5684 art. 22/17
• ✓ Licensed adjuster
• ✓ Free 24/7 hotline
• ✓ KVKK compliant

The adjuster-report difference

Unlike the mutual report drivers fill out among themselves, in this scenario the report is prepared by an authorised, registered and impartial insurance adjuster who supports the technical opinion with a sketch. Under Law 5684 art. 22/17, the report has evidential value in the insurance process.

What's included

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