Traffic law and personal injury
Berlin and across Germany

Traffic Lawyer and Personal Injury Lawyer

Dr. Philipp Lerch advises and represents clients in traffic law and personal injury matters in Berlin and throughout Germany. His work covers accident claims and the full recovery of accident-related losses as well as traffic fines and criminal traffic proceedings.

Core areas of the practice:

  • ›Traffic accident claims and full recovery of all compensable losses
  • ›Representation in traffic fine, driving-ban, and criminal traffic proceedings
  • ›Personal injury claims after car, bicycle, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents
  • ›Personal injury claims after falls, dog bites, workplace accidents, and other accidents
  • ›Compensation for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, care, and future losses

You receive direct legal guidance and a clear strategy for the next steps.

Full service in English language

Direct legal assessment
Direct lawyer review

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Client feedback for the law firm

5.0

10 Google reviews

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Mandant

a week ago

Highly competent and professional advice. Dr. Lerch works in a structured, efficient, and solution-oriented manner. I was particularly impressed by his ability to clearly and concisely explain complex legal issues and derive concrete courses of action from them. Agreements were reliably kept, feedback was prompt, and communication was consistently straightforward and professional. I was very satisfied with the advice and can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Lerch!

Mandant

3 weeks ago

Dr. Lerch promptly returned my initial inquiry, and we were quickly able to schedule a personal consultation. He professionally addressed my concerns and took action. Any questions I had were answered quickly; he was friendly, empathetic, and offered a highly professional and honest opinion. I would definitely consult him again for legal advice.

Mandant

4 months ago

Mr. Lerch provided me with highly professional, calm, and dedicated support throughout my legal proceedings. I particularly appreciated his honest assessment of my case and the clear communication he maintained throughout the entire process. Thanks to his strategy and preparation, we achieved a significantly better outcome than originally anticipated in the penalty order. I felt well-advised and taken seriously at all times. I can therefore wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Lerch and thank him again for his support. B. Paal

Practice areas of the firm

Traffic law

Traffic law

Accident claims, traffic-related criminal matters, driving bans, licence issues, and representation in road traffic cases.

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Bike accident

Bike accidents with a focus on liability, pain and suffering, bike damage, and insurer communication.

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Hit and run defence

Legal support in alleged hit-and-run cases, including police letters, defence strategy, and licence-related risks.

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Speeding ticket

Review of speeding tickets, penalty points, driving-ban risk, and whether the notice can sensibly be challenged.

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Personal injury after traffic accidents and other accidents

Personal injury

Compensation for pain and suffering, treatment costs, loss of earnings, household losses, care, and future losses.

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Ice slip accident

Slips on ice and snow focusing on clearing duties, liability, and preservation of evidence.

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Dog bite

Dog-owner liability, compensation, and recovery of financial and health-related losses.

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Staircase fall

Premises-safety duties, preservation of evidence, and compensation after a serious staircase fall.

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Other practice areas

Tenancy law

Rent, termination, defects, service charges, and residential tenancy agreements.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this cost?

Fees are generally charged in line with the German Lawyers' Compensation Act (RVG). The first phone contact is usually free of charge. Any potential costs are pointed out in advance.

Do I need to come to the office?

Contact and communication take place by phone and online.

Do you have capacity for new mandates?

Yes, I also have short-notice capacity for new matters.

How the initial review works

Step 1

Choose a contact method

Choose how you would like to get in touch: by phone, via the contact form, or by email (kanzlei@dr-lerch.de).

Step 2

Describe the facts

You provide the key facts and any documents already available.

Step 3

Receive a legal assessment

I assess the legal position and give clear feedback on the most sensible next steps.

Step 4

Agree on the next steps

If further representation makes sense, the next steps are agreed in a structured way.

About Dr. Lerch

Dr. Philipp Lerch established his practice in traffic law. His core focus is representing injured people in personal injury claims arising from traffic accidents and other types of accidents. Direct communication, careful assessment of every accident-related consequence, and consistent enforcement of claims shape his work.

Dr. Philipp Lerch