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Suncheon Law Firm Assistance Case | Suncheon Law Firm, Defense Against a Fine for Traffic Accident Injury
The client was involved in a charge of violating the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, and while looking for a law firm to handle the case together, came to Daeryun's Suncheon office to request a consultation.
1. The Client's Situation

The client came to the Suncheon office to request help, seeking to resolve the case through the assistance of a law firm experienced in handling a variety of traffic accident cases.
How the Client Came to the Suncheon Law Firm
The account of the client, who urgently came to the Suncheon law firm to request help, is as follows.
After work, the client was driving home.
At the time of the incident, the client was driving with music playing loudly.
Neglecting the duty of care in driving, the client failed to notice the victim's vehicle and collided with it.
As a result of the accident, the victim sustained injuries, including a concussion, requiring about two weeks of treatment.
A person engaged in the business of driving a motor vehicle has a duty to keep a thorough watch on the road ahead and prevent accidents.
Having neglected the duty to watch the road ahead, the client caused a serious accident.
🔗Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, the client came to the Suncheon law firm to reduce the sentence through the assistance of an attorney with extensive experience in this area.
2. Statutes Related to the Case Explained by the Suncheon Law Firm
The charge against the client, who had a consultation at the Suncheon law firm, was violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury).
A person who, through a mistake or gross negligence in the course of business, injures or causes the death of a person may be punished.
A person who causes the death or injury of another through occupational negligence or gross negligence shall be punished by imprisonment without labor for not more than 5 years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won.
Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, Article 3 (Special Cases concerning Punishment)
If a driver of a vehicle commits the offense under Article 268 of the Criminal Act as a result of a traffic accident, the driver shall be punished by imprisonment without labor for not more than 5 years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won.
Under the Criminal Act and the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, a person may be subject to imprisonment without labor for not more than 5 years or a fine not exceeding 20 million won.
3. Assistance of the Suncheon Law Firm
The Suncheon law firm examined the client's case in detail in order to reduce the sentence.
It prepared a suitable step-by-step response and presented the following arguments in its pleading.
Suncheon Law Firm Argument ① Settlement With the Victim
The client showed deep remorse for having caused serious harm to the victim through the client's own carelessness, and paid a settlement amount as an expression of apology.
It was emphasized that the victim, in turn, prepared a statement of no wish to punish, and, even while undergoing the police investigation, expressly stated that the victim did not want the client punished.
Suncheon Law Firm Argument ② Recovery of the Harm
The client completed the repair of the victim's vehicle immediately after the accident.
It was emphasized that the client made active efforts to minimize the harm caused to the victim.
Suncheon Law Firm Argument ③ First-Time Offender
The client had lived as a conscientious member of society.
It was emphasized that the client had no record of the same or any other kind of crime, had firm social ties, and that the likelihood of reoffending was very low.
Suncheon Law Firm Argument ④ Letter of Apology
The client holds a renewed awareness of the fact that the client's offense could cause serious harm to others.
It was emphasized that the client prepared a letter of apology, along with a pledge never to commit the same wrong again.
4. The Court's Decision on the Suncheon Law Firm's Arguments
The court, accepting the arguments of the Suncheon law firm, sentenced the client to a relatively light fine.
If You Need the Help of the Suncheon Law Firm
The case above was one in which a client charged with violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury), with the assistance of the Suncheon law firm, received a relatively light fine.
A charge of violating the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents involves many factors to consider, such as whether a settlement is reached with the victim after the accident, so receiving the assistance of an attorney experienced in this area can be helpful.
Daeryun Law Firm's 🔗Drunk Driving and Traffic Accident Response Group consists of a task force of 3 to 20 members made up of professionals in the field of drunk driving and traffic accidents, who establish a tailored response.
Attorneys experienced across multiple areas, including traffic accidents, damages, and insurance, provide one-stop legal services from the examination of evidence through to trial.
If you are in a situation similar to the case above and need help, please feel free to come to the Suncheon law firm at any time.

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