CONTENTS
- 1. Gangnam Attorney Recommendation | Case Background
- - What Led to the Traffic Accident
- - The Client Booked on a Traffic Injury Charge
- - Summary of the Case Timeline
- - Why Assistance From an Attorney at Daeryun Law Firm May Be Needed
- 2. Gangnam Attorney Recommendation | Case Review
- - Issues
- - Review of the Relevant Legal Principles
- 3. Gangnam Attorney Recommendation | Assistance Provided
- - Denial of the Causal Relationship
- - A Settlement With the Victim Was Reached
- 4. Gangnam Attorney Recommendation | Traffic Injury Case Closed With No Suspicion of Crime
1. Gangnam Attorney Recommendation | Case Background
The client who received a Gangnam attorney referral requested assistance both in reaching an amicable settlement with the victim and legal assistance in arguing that there was no intent in the traffic accident.
In response, the Gangnam attorney, with the assistance of Daeryun LLC's traffic accident group, established that the client was not guilty through analysis of the client's vehicle dashcam, CCTV analysis, analysis of witness testimony, and the like.
What Led to the Traffic Accident
The client stated that he had collided with the victim while driving slowly within an apartment complex.
At the time, the client was looking left and right in order to exit the complex and drive onto the road.
While he was not looking ahead, the victim crossed in front of the client's vehicle, suddenly placed her hand on the vehicle, and then fell on her own.
The client, unaware that the victim had fallen, took his foot off the brake pedal, then saw people nearby stopping his vehicle and brought the vehicle to a halt.
As it turned out, the victim was an elderly woman who had sprained her ankle and sustained an injury requiring 3 weeks of treatment.
The Client Booked on a Traffic Injury Charge
The client felt wronged, stating that the accident did not occur intentionally.
In addition, the client's car was stopped at the time, and a review of the dashcam showed that the victim leaned on the vehicle on his own as he passed by and then fell.
For a more thorough analysis, the client requested a traffic accident examination of evidence.
In response, the Gangnam attorney conducted the examination of evidence for the client in cooperation with Daeryun Law Firm's 🔗traffic accident attorney.
Summary of the Case Timeline
Driving slowly within the apartment complex ↓ Looking left and right to exit onto the road at the apartment complex entrance ↓ At a moment when he was not watching the road ahead, the victim passed by ↓ The victim lost his footing on his own and fell, and the client did not see this ↓ At the moment the vehicle moved as he took his foot off the brake pedal, surrounding people brought the client's vehicle to a stop ↓ Called 119 to provide first aid to the victim and then submitted the dashcam footage to the police ↓ Came to a Gangnam attorney and requested assistance |
Why Assistance From an Attorney at Daeryun Law Firm May Be Needed
With the assistance of a specialist attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, the two parties may reach an amicable settlement, which can help prevent the legal dispute from escalating.
The specialist attorney assists clients in the following ways.
▷ Reviewing and advising on personal and property damage
▷ Supporting and reviewing the entire process of handling the matter with the insurer
▷ Reviewing the legal risks related to the traffic accident settlement
▷ Close assistance after reviewing similar cases and precedents
▷ Coordinating the parties' positions through settlement representation
If you have been booked on a charge of causing injury in a traffic accident and are in a difficult situation, you should resolve the matter with the assistance of a specialist attorney from the early stage of the case.
🔗Legal consultation appointment may help you establish a tailored response strategy.
2. Gangnam Attorney Recommendation | Case Review
In order to assist the client who came through a Gangnam attorney recommendation, the Gangnam attorney grasped the issues and then established that the client had no charge.
In addition, the attorney collaborated with a traffic accident attorney to closely analyze the client's accident situation.
Issues
Issue | Details |
① Causation between the driving conduct and the victim's injury | ▷ The client's vehicle was stationary ▷ The victim lost their footing and fell ▷ The foot was on the brake pedal and the accelerator was not pressed ▷ A review of the CCTV within the apartment complex showed that the client did not strike the victim |
② Coordination of settlement | ▷ Visiting the victim and conveying an apology ▷ Prompt insurance processing and delivery of settlement money ▷ The need to obtain and submit a settlement agreement and a statement of no desire for punishment |
Review of the Relevant Legal Principles
The place where the client caused the accident was none other than a crosswalk.
Because the accident, in which a pedestrian was struck, occurred at a crosswalk, 🔗violation of the duty to protect pedestrians could result in punishment.
General traffic accident | Imprisonment without labor for not more than 5 years or a fine not exceeding 20 million won (Comprehensive insurance coverage or settlement with the victom → no punishment) |
If a traffic accident causes personal injury, one may become embroiled not only in criminal litigation but also in a civil 🔗traffic accident damages lawsuit.
🔗traffic accident litigation If you become embroiled in it, you need the assistance of a specialized attorney of Law Firm Daeryun.
3. Gangnam Attorney Recommendation | Assistance Provided
The client who received a Gangnam attorney referral requested that we strongly assert that the accident was not caused intentionally.
In addition, given that the victim was elderly, the client asked that we devote our full efforts to the victim's recovery through a prompt settlement and insurance processing.
Denial of the Causal Relationship
The Gangnam attorney re-examined the client's case through an investigation of evidence related to the traffic accident.
After reviewing the CCTV within the complex, it could be confirmed that the client's vehicle was stationary and the victim fell on their own while crossing the sidewalk.
In addition, as a result of analyzing the client's dashcam, it could be seen that the victim placed a hand on the client's vehicle and fell on their own.
The Gangnam attorney emphasized that the client had not, intentionally or negligently, moved the vehicle and struck the victim.
A Settlement With the Victim Was Reached
The Gangnam attorney, together with the client, visited the victim and conveyed deep regret.
In addition, the attorney assisted with prompt insurance processing and delivery of the settlement amount to support a swift recovery from the harm.
In response, the victim's side accepted the client's apology and prepared a settlement agreement and a statement of no wish for punishment.
4. Gangnam Attorney Recommendation | Traffic Injury Case Closed With No Suspicion of Crime
Thanks to the Gangnam attorney recommendation, the client received substantive assistance and was able to obtain a disposition of no charge.
As with this client's case, when a legal dispute related to a traffic accident arises, it may proceed in a more complicated manner than you might think.
Even in the same case, the cause and the solution differ, and the outcome can vary greatly depending on which attorney handles it, so caution is needed.
Because a wrong initial consultation that prevents the assigned attorney from properly diagnosing the case can lead the matter in the wrong direction or cause important response opportunities to be missed, you may wish to promptly come to a specialized attorney at Daeryun Law Firm.
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