Hitting a parked vehicle

When you hit a parked car whose driver is absent, reaching the owner is hard and leaving the scene may count as fleeing; evidence and documentation matter here.

Fault assessment: Under Highway Traffic Law (KTK) art. 84, the driver striking a lawfully parked car is generally deemed at fault; the adjuster supports this opinion with a scene sketch.

Step by step

1. 1

   Secure the area

   Stop your car properly, switch on hazard lights and avoid creating a traffic risk around the parked vehicle.

2. 2

   Call the expert line

   Ring the free 24/7 line and describe the situation; since the other driver is absent, learn the correct steps from the expert.

3. 3

   Gather evidence

   Photograph the damage, plate and surroundings from several angles; note any nearby cameras and witness details.

4. 4

   Complete the adjuster report

   An authorised adjuster prepares the sketch and opinion; once signed, your insurance claim file is supported.

• ✓ 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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