Who is a party involved in an accident?

In the context of German traffic law, a "party involved in an accident" includes those who have a direct connection to the incident. This means:

1. A person whose conduct may have contributed to the accident: This individual could be responsible for actions that led to or exacerbated the situation, even if they did not cause it outright.

2. A person who has caused the accident: This individual is directly responsible for the events leading to the accident, such as by breaking traffic rules.

The reason witnesses are not included in this classification is that they are not actively involved in the incident; they simply observe it. Understanding the full range of parties involved in an accident is crucial for determining liability and processing insurance claims correctly, as well as ensuring that all relevant conduct is investigated in the aftermath of an incident. Therefore, recognizing both contributing and causative actions is essential in accidents under German traffic law.