Daegu Law Firm Assistance | Defending Against a Suspended Sentence for Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents

The background of the client who consulted with Daegu Law Firm is as follows.

The client had worked in driving for many years and made a living from it.

While driving as usual, the client made a right turn despite a red light and proceeded into a crosswalk where the green pedestrian signal was on.

Having neglected the duty of care required in the course of work, the client struck the victim, who was crossing the crosswalk, with the front bumper of the freight truck.

As a result of the accident, the victim suffered serious injuries, including a fracture requiring approximately eight weeks of treatment.

Because conduct of this kind threatens the lives of others and creates a significant danger, the courts treat such cases with great seriousness.

The client came to Daegu Law Firm to resolve the matter together with an attorney experienced in handling various 🔗Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidentsviolation cases.

① Violation of the Road Traffic Act

: Conduct that violates traffic signals, traffic safety signs, road surface markings, or the like prescribed in the Road Traffic Act

② Death or injury by occupational negligence

: An offense committed when a person performing work causes injury to or the death of another through negligence

③ The 12 categories of gross negligence

: The 12 types of traffic accidents prescribed in the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, for which criminal punishment is possible regardless of a settlement with the victim or insurance coverage

④ Violation of the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes

: A case in which the driver of a vehicle who has committed the offense of death or injury by occupational or gross negligence through the operation of the vehicle flees without taking measures required at the time of the accident, such as rescuing the victim, or moves and abandons the victim away from the scene of the accident and then flees

Although the client should have driven with even greater care, his concentration declined at night, he mistook the signal, and the accident occurred.

The client emphasized that he blamed himself for causing significant harm through his own carelessness, that he was remorseful, and that he had been driving with greater care since the incident.

The client expressed deep remorse for having caused serious injury to the victim by failing to fully exercise the duty of care while driving.

The client conveyed a sincere apology to the victim and paid a settlement amount.

He made efforts to compensate the victim for the loss, and it was emphasized that the victim also did not wish for the client to be punished.

The client had lived as a diligent member of society with no prior convictions, whether of the same kind or any other.

The client's family and acquaintances feel a deep sense of responsibility for this case and have pledged to actively help him improve.

It was emphasized that, with strong social ties as well, the risk of reoffending is very low.

In traffic accident cases, the prosecutor may bring a public prosecution even if a civil and criminal settlement is reached, so receiving the assistance of an attorney at the early stage of the case can be helpful.

Daeryun's 🔗traffic accident attorneysprepare prompt responses through thorough review of the accident scene and investigation of the evidence.

Attorneys across multiple fields, including traffic accidents, damages, and insurance, provide one-stop legal services.

If you need the assistance of an attorney in a situation similar to the case above, you are welcome to come to Daegu Law Firm at any time.