Expenses in the event of a skiing accident
Expenses in the Event of a Skiing Accident
Expenses are those additional expenses incurred by an injured party as a result of the skiing accident, without directly representing medical expenses or rescue costs. They are therefore subject to the tortfeasor’s obligation to pay damages because they are necessary to cope with everyday life after the accident. Examples include additional expenses for care, travel expenses to doctors or the purchase of special aids.
Expenses are understood to mean those incidental costs that arise as a result of the consequences of the accident. They serve to continue to be able to cope with everyday life as usual and therefore include all those smaller expenses that are directly related to coping with the accident
Significance of Lump-Sum Expenses
After a skiing accident, in addition to the obvious costs such as treatment or rescue, numerous smaller expenses also arise. These include, above all, telephone calls with doctors, hospitals or insurance companies, trips to the police or court and the organization of documents. Because these expenses can hardly be proven in detail, they are summarized in a separate item as expenses.
Typical Expenses of Lump-Sum Expenses
Expenses primarily include:
- Telephone expenses in the course of the accident settlement
- Travel expenses to authorities, police or insurance company
- Time spent on interviews and discussions
- Smaller expenses such as postage or copies
These items often appear small individually, but add up to a noticeable amount.
Amount of Lump-Sum Expenses
In practice, lump-sum expenses are usually compensated with a fixed amount. This amount is intended to cover the average expense, but often does not replace all costs actually incurred. Anyone who submits detailed evidence can also claim a higher compensation.
Sebastian RiedlmairHarlander & Partner Attorneys „Wer seinen Aufwand dokumentiert, kann regelmäßig Beträge durchsetzen.“
Demarcation from other Cost Items
- Medical expenses: doctor, hospital, medication
- Rescue costs: rescue operations and transport
- Property damage: damaged equipment or clothing
- Expenses: organizational effort and incidental costs of processing
Role of Lump-Sum Expenses in Compensation
Many injured parties pay little attention to this item because it is “only” a few hundred euros. However, these costs are also legally part of the damage and should be asserted consistently. § 1293 ABGB already makes it clear that every disadvantage must be compensated, including smaller expenses such as telephone or travel expenses. Precisely because the other party often only recognizes the minimum amount here, careful assertion is worthwhile.
Peter HarlanderHarlander & Partner Rechtsanwälte „Pauschale Unkosten werden oft unterschätzt, obwohl sie einen anerkannten Teil des Schadenersatzes darstellen.“
Your Benefits with Legal Assistance
Lump-sum expenses are often underestimated or reduced to a minimum by the other party. Legal support ensures that you do not waive legitimate claims.
A specialized law firm like ours:
- accompanies you through the entire process
- ensures legally compliant design and implementation of all steps
- supports you in calculating and enforcing your claims
- protects your rights and interests against insurance companies and authorities
