WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT IN GREECE?

In the case of a traffic accident (car accident), the following steps should be taken:

• report the incident to the police,

• report the incident to the insurance company

• take photos of the scene of the accident, showing the positions of the vehicles,

• record the details of the vehicles involved in the accident (license plate number, insurance company, personal information of the drivers), as well as the details of any possible witnesses at the scene,

• seek medical attention at a hospital for the diagnosis of any injuries sustained as a result of the accident.

Also, depending on the situation, you may be entitled to:

1. Compensation for bodily injuries:

• compensation for emotional distress: compensation for mental suffering caused by the injury, risk of death, and the consequences of the injury,

• financial compensation for lost income due to the injury,

• financial compensation in case of disability,

• medical expenses: coverage of medical costs until full recovery, including expenses for medications, doctor fees, examinations, surgeries, physiotherapy, etc.,

• Payment for caregiver or domestic assistant services: if assistance from a third party is required due to the injury, you are entitled to compensation for the payment of their services.,

• in the case of a fatal car accident, the relatives of the deceased have the right to claim financial compensation for emotional distress and coverage of funeral expenses.

2. Compensation for material losses:

• compensation for the reduction in the value of the vehicle: the difference in the value of your vehicle before and after the accident,

• complete restoration and repair of the vehicle,

• compensation for the market value in case of total loss: if repairing your vehicle is economically or technically unfeasible, you are entitled to receive the full value of the vehicle at the time of the accident,

• compensation for the loss of the ability to use the vehicle: compensation for taxi fares or vehicle rental expenses during the period when your vehicle is unusable,

• compensation for the transportation and storage of the vehicle,

• compensation for damage to personal belongings inside the vehicle (clothing, mobile phone, and other valuable items).

  
  

If you are involved in a car accident and are interested in filing a claim, it is important to be aware of the following stages of the process:

• Consultation with a lawyer: The lawyer will help you assess the prospects of the case and the potential amount of compensation;

• Gathering evidence: photos from the accident scene, witness statements, medical reports, police reports, as well as conducting expert evaluations;

• The lawyer will negotiate with the other party involved in the accident and with the insurance company in order to reach an out-of-court settlement and obtain compensation without going to trial;

• If an out-of-court settlement is not reached, the lawyer will prepare a claim with a full description of the circumstances of the accident and the compensation requirements, and submit it to the relevant court;

• The lawyer will represent your interests in court, including participation in preliminary hearings, submitting motions, and presenting evidence;

• After the court's decision is made, the lawyer will assist you in obtaining the awarded compensation, including any necessary actions related to enforcement proceedings.