Accident with Pedelec?

Let's say I fall off my pedelec and break something. That's covered by accident insurance. Will the bike be checked, for example, to see if it's been tuned? I don't think so if I take it home first and then go to the hospital.

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RedPanther
1 year ago

Professional associations also want to spend as little money as possible. So they look to see if they can somehow get rid of an insurance claim, for example, whether it was actually the commute and whether there was actually gross negligence.

So it's entirely possible that a resourceful caseworker might notice "You fell on a well-paved forest path, but you broke several bones in the process… a bit unbelievable" and ask a little more questions. How fast were you going? Please let us have an expert check whether the bike was roadworthy?

Also, be aware that you will be questioned about your commute: Is this your usual route? What time do you usually leave and arrive? What time did you leave that day, what time were you supposed to arrive, and exactly when did the accident occur? If the route is longer, the times may indicate that you're driving faster than 25 km/h.

I don't think it's a good idea to take it home first and then go to the hospital.

The plan has two flaws:

  1. If you've broken something, you might not necessarily be able to take your bike anywhere or get to the hospital on your own. Instead, you might be glad that the emergency services have found the scene of your accident and the police have taken your bike into custody for the time being.
  2. If the insurance company suspects a breach of contract on your part, they simply won't pay until they can verify whether the contract has been breached. As an insurance company, you have plenty of time to wait…
RedPanther
1 year ago
Reply to  dhbiker362

No, the health insurance company doesn’t ask.

But BG benefits are generally significantly better than those provided by regular health insurance. It's really unpleasant when the BG rejects a case.

BackupBone
1 year ago
Reply to  dhbiker362

No, health insurance also covers cancer operations for smokers and liver surgery for alcoholics. If you climb a 4000-meter peak in flip-flops and smash your legs, the insurance company will also pay. That's even "better" than having to be picked up exhausted in full gear.

WECoyote
1 year ago

Yes, you'll have the bike checked if necessary. The accident insurance company naturally wants to pay as little as possible, and a tuned bike is a gift to them.

The police will also be involved because you may have committed a crime.

BackupBone
1 year ago

Accident insurance policies vary widely. Basic plans from even the cheapest direct insurers may completely exclude entire sports or exercise activities.

I assume that if the costs are higher (rehab, etc.), the circumstances will be examined more closely, and benefits may be withdrawn. Especially since causality can be easily proven with a tuned e-bike.

At the time, HUK covered my racetrack accident both as an accident and under its fully comprehensive car insurance (it was a training run). Other insurers might object.

Schnoofy
1 year ago

The accident insurance will then cover that.

If the accident occurs while you are performing your professional activities.

Otherwise, only if you have taken out private accident insurance.

Your medical treatment is covered by your health insurance.

Kleckerfrau
1 year ago

Your treatment in the hospital or at the doctor's office is covered by your health insurance. And they don't check your pedelec.