Accident? What should be done or observed?
If you are involved in an accident as a lorry driver, you should take the following steps:
Secure the accident site: switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle to make other road users aware of the accident.
Check whether anyone is injured: If necessary, call the emergency services immediately on 112.
Report the accident to the police: Call the police and inform them about the accident. Make a note of the name and service number of the police officer handling the case.
Document the accident: Take photos of the accident scene and write down the names and contact details of witnesses and other drivers involved.
Inform your employer: Report the accident to your employer and follow your employer’s instructions.
Have the damage assessed: Have your truck assessed by a specialist to determine the damage.
Inform your insurance company: Report the accident to your insurance company and pass on all necessary information.
Avoid admissions of guilt: Do not make any admissions of guilt or talk about the accident to others unless it is the police or your insurance company.
Stay calm: Try to stay calm and cooperate with the police and others involved.
It is important that you follow these steps to ensure that the accident is handled properly and to protect your rights.
Your employer is obliged to report the accident to the relevant employers’ liability insurance association. Seek medical attention: Seek medical attention immediately to have your injuries treated. If the accident is serious, you should call 911 or go to hospital.
Report the accident to the employers’ liability insurance association: Your employer is obliged to report the accident to the responsible employers’ liability insurance association. However, you can also report the accident to the Berufsgenossenschaft yourself.
Follow the instructions of the Berufsgenossenschaft: The Berufsgenossenschaft will examine the accident and, if necessary, provide benefits such as medical care, rehabilitation and compensation. Follow the Berufsgenossenschaft’s instructions and cooperate with them.
Inform your insurance company: If you have private accident insurance, you should also report the accident to your insurance company.
It is important that you act quickly after an accident at work and take the necessary steps to get your injuries treated and protect your rights.