Is Only the Repair Cost Compensated When a Car Is Hit?
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In addition to vehicle repairs, compensation for lost wages should also be considered, subject to negotiation between both parties. 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China': Article 70 stipulates that in the event of a traffic accident on the road, the vehicle driver must immediately stop the vehicle and protect the scene; if personal injury or death occurs, the driver must immediately rescue the injured. Currently, there is no clear national legal provision regarding compensation for vehicle depreciation loss, and courts in different regions hold varying opinions. There have been successful cases where depreciation fees were claimed for new cars after being hit, but these are individual cases within their respective regions. Expansion: 'Vehicles' refer to motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles. 'Motor vehicles' refer to wheeled vehicles driven or towed by power devices, used for carrying passengers or transporting goods on roads, as well as for specialized engineering operations. 'Non-motor vehicles' refer to vehicles driven by human or animal power on roads, as well as vehicles with power devices but designed with maximum speed, unladen mass, and dimensions that comply with relevant national standards, such as motorized wheelchairs for the disabled and electric bicycles.
My car was rear-ended before, and the insurance company initially said they would only cover the repair costs, but I insisted on more compensation. As a result, I not only got the repair money but also reimbursement for the rental car fees, as I paid rent for my friend's car during the repair period. Since the car was new, its value dropped by five thousand yuan, and I claimed this depreciation loss when the other party was fully at fault. Additionally, my colleague sprained his waist in the accident and received extra compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. After an accident, be sure to take photos of the scene, and don't be afraid of the hassle when negotiating with the other party's insurance company. These additional losses can be resolved through legal claims, so don't let them brush it off.