Traffic Law.
Since his admission to the bar, attorney Nitzsche has focused strongly on traffic law — particularly the settlement of accidents with and without an international dimension and road-traffic criminal matters. Located right at the border, the Kehl firm is your competent partner for material and non-material damage.
Accident abroad (particularly France)
We represent injured parties after accidents elsewhere in the EU, both out of court and via direct-action proceedings. More than 23 years of experience in French traffic and liability law, together with the former long-standing representation of French, Belgian and Romanian insurers, guarantee seasoned handling — nationwide and, where necessary, enforcing your claims before the German court at your place of residence.
Documents and correspondence can usually be exchanged electronically and meetings held online, so your case can be handled easily even from a distance.
Anyone who believes they can enforce their claims themselves should bear in mind the following ruling of the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court:
« Even in simple traffic-accident matters, engaging a lawyer must be regarded as necessary from the outset. It is precisely the increasingly unmanageable development of heads of damage and of the case law on replacement-vehicle costs, hourly labour rates and the like that makes settling a claim without a lawyer appear almost negligent. »
— Frankfurt Higher Regional Court, 01.12.2014, ref. 22 U 171/13
Civil liability after an accident
After a loss, we enforce your claims to damages — and, in the event of injury, to compensation for pain and suffering — in full against the other party and their liability insurer. Knowledge of insurers’ internal processes and efficient, IT-supported workflows allow for a swift out-of-court settlement.
Traffic criminal law
For drink-driving, endangering road traffic, coercion, hit-and-run or negligent injury, we defend you to achieve the best outcome — not only regarding the penalty, but also the likely measures such as a driving ban or withdrawal of the licence.
Regulatory offences / fines
In fine proceedings (points, driving bans) we work closely with renowned experts in traffic measurement and accident reconstruction to dispel or mitigate the allegation. Where a driving ban is at stake, a successful defence can sometimes avoid it.
Licensing administrative law (fitness-to-drive assessment)
We advise comprehensively on licence withdrawal, recognition of foreign licences, the medical-psychological assessment (MPU) and re-issuance. On request, we support preparation for the psychological part of the assessment, significantly improving the prospects of a successful outcome.