Legal assessment
Berlin and across Germany

Personal Injury Claim - Personal Injury Lawyer in Germany
Injuries, losses, and potential compensation claims

In personal injury matters, early legal assessment is often critical. Claims may include pain and suffering compensation, treatment costs, loss of earnings, and further consequences of an injury.

I regularly assist with:

  • Assessment of pain and suffering and compensation claims
  • Securing medical records, receipts, and other supporting evidence
  • Claims for treatment costs, loss of earnings, and further injury-related losses
  • Legal assessment of liability and responsibility
  • Early legal review of injuries and personal injury matters

You can start the matter online, I review it personally, and then handle the structured pursuit of your claims.

Important to know: In personal injury matters, early documentation, medical records, and a clear liability assessment often matter from the start.

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Falls and ice slip accidents

Liability, evidence, and follow-on losses after falls on icy or insufficiently secured surfaces.

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Whiplash injury

Post-accident symptoms, medical documentation, and possible pain-and-suffering claims.

Open whiplash injury page

Supermarket slip and fall

Assessment of premises safety, the accident circumstances, and the available evidence.

Open supermarket fall page

Dog bite

Assess the keeper's liability, injury consequences, scarring, and further losses.

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Staircase fall

Assess safety duties, the cause of the fall, and injury consequences after a staircase fall.

Open staircase fall page

All topics at a glance

Frequently asked questions

Which personal injury matters do you review?

For example injuries after falls, bicycle or e-scooter accidents, passenger claims, possible medical malpractice, and similar injury matters.

When should I reach out?

As early as possible. In personal injury matters, proper documentation and an early liability assessment are often important.

What should I have ready?

Helpful materials include photos, medical reports, records of how the incident happened, witness details, and existing correspondence.

How does the initial review work?

You describe the matter digitally or by phone. I then provide an initial legal assessment of the claim, liability, and sensible next steps.

Do I need to come to the office?

No. The initial review and further coordination can be handled fully digitally or by phone.

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Lara Kruse

2 months ago

Thank you so much for your prompt assistance in my rather complex case. I can highly recommend you – reliable, friendly, and straightforward!

Luisa Kr

3 months ago

Fast case processing, very friendly contact, would gladly use their services again (not the accident itself, but the handling of the case by Dr. Lerch...)

Dénes B.

2 weeks 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

How it works

Step 1

Describe the case

Provide the key facts about the incident, the injuries, and the first consequences.

Step 2

Review records

I review the documentation, liability position, and whether further records or evidence are needed.

Step 3

Assess the legal position

You receive an initial legal assessment of the claim, risks, and the most sensible way forward.

Step 4

Agree on next steps

If the matter should be pursued further, we agree on a structured next-step approach.

About Dr. Lerch

Alongside traffic law, Dr. Philipp Lerch works on a wide range of personal injury matters. His focus is on clear case assessment, a solid evidentiary foundation, and direct lawyer-led support without unnecessary friction.

Philipp Lerch
Dr. Philipp Lerch

Related pages

Ice slip accident

Claims after falls on icy or insufficiently secured surfaces.

Open ice slip page

Bike accident

Injuries and related losses after collisions involving cars, e-scooters, or bicycles.

Open bike accident page

Pain and suffering after an accident: What matters now

Which documents support your claim and why symptoms should be documented early.

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