Preserve the accident report, images, witness details, treatment records, earnings and expenses. Fault, loss and causation are assessed separately; an insurance claim is not a lawsuit.
First assessment
Preserve the accident report, images, witness details, treatment records, earnings and expenses. Fault, loss and causation are assessed separately; an insurance claim is not a lawsuit.
Separate types of loss
Vehicle damage, treatment costs and loss of earning capacity need different evidence. The accident report alone does not decide fault or loss; medical and income records matter. Keep the insurance policy, claim correspondence and any payment. Identify what a previous settlement actually covered.
Are material and non-material damages the same claim?
No. Economic loss and harm to legally protected personality interests require separate assessment. Both do not arise in every event.
Which documents matter after a traffic accident?
Accident and police records, vehicle and insurance details, medical reports, treatment costs, lost earnings records and correspondence may be relevant. Liability and loss depend on the facts.
How can I document my loss?
Reports, invoices, receipts, medical records, income documents and dated messages may matter. The connection between the event and the loss is as important as the amount.
Does every compensation claim have the same limitation period?
No. The basis of the claim and special rules can change the period. Event and knowledge dates, and any suspension or interruption, require case-specific review.
Is an insurance application the same as a court claim?
No. Coverage, respondent and any prior-application requirement depend on the claim. The policy, claim file and payments help establish any remaining demand and route.
Which records should you start with?
Gather the contract, notices, payments and correspondence in date order. Identify the other party and state the exact outcome sought. Do not calculate deadlines from general web guidance alone; the document date and type of proceeding both matter.
Relevant legislation and official sources
General information about Turkish law. Documents, current rules and deadlines require case-specific review.
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