The driver escapes after accident: pedestrians injured in Plauen!

The driver escapes after accident: pedestrians injured in Plauen!

Plauen, Deutschland - in Plauen, in the Schloßberg district, there was a unfortunate traffic accident on Thursday afternoon. A 57-year-old steered his fiat transporter through Bahnhofstrasse towards Albertplatz, but met a 53-year-old man in the pedestrian zone. Fortunately, the latter was only slightly injured in the collision between the vehicle and the pedestrian. As reported [Blick.de] (https://www.blick.de/vogtland/fussgaenger-bei-verfahrsgunfall-in-plauen-wärcheter-Fluechtet-vom-accident-article 13874928), the driver decided to move away from the accident site without complying with his legal obligations.

Such incidents are by no means rare. Pedestrians and cyclists are injured in Germany every day, as Dannhauer explained. Traffic accidents that lead to negligent bodily harm often arise from disregarding fundamental duties. The common examples include overruns or disregarding priority rules. In the current case, the behavior of the driver, who simply removed from the scene of the accident, could fall under this category.

we talk about negligence

The negligent bodily harm is anchored in § 229 of the Criminal Code and is characterized by the fact that a person is violated by carelessness. This often happens in situations where the necessary care in traffic is not observed, explains RA Kotz. The investigation is now underway because the police check the exact circumstances of the accident and the behavior of the 57-year-old after the collision. It is important that in the event of a negligent bodily harm, the evidence is also secured, for example by documenting the injuries and reporting the incident with the police.

A traffic accident does not only result in problems for those directly involved. The criminal consequences can range from fines to prison sentences of up to three years; This depends on the individual case. In addition, there are possible civil law claims, such as pain and suffering and the assumption of treatment costs by the car liability insurance of the person who caused it.

How should you react after an accident?

After an accident, it is important to keep the calm. To provide first aid, secure the scene of the accident and call the police are essential steps. Documenting the situation through photos and the listing of witness information can also be of great benefit later. A legal assistance to clarify the consequences of an accident is also recommended, especially if negligent bodily harm is considered. And remember: acknowledgment of debt should be avoided.

For the injured pedestrian, it is to be hoped that he can quickly return to his usual lifestyle. However, this could result in a serious legal dispute for the driver.