Daeryun's Assistance | A Client Who Caused a Traffic Accident Receives a Minor Fine

The client was driving a vehicle in order to return home after work.

While speeding, the client saw a vehicle in the next lane cross the center line.

In trying to avoid that vehicle, the client struck a victim's vehicle in another lane.

The owner of the victim's vehicle suffered injury as a result of the accident.

In the end, the client, who was charged with violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury), asked the attorney for assistance in defending against punishment.

The attorney explained the 🔗Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.

The offense of violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury) means a crime in which a person is caused to suffer injury as a result of a traffic accident.

※ 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 up to 5 years or a fine of up to 20 million won.

▣ Examples of Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (Injury)

To explain in more detail the charge of violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury), here are a few examples.

-A case in which a victim was injured after a bicycle was struck due to inexperienced driving
-A case in which a victim crossing a crosswalk was hit by a passenger car and injured
-A case in which, by failing to keep watch on the road ahead, a person caused a traffic accident with another vehicle and injured its owner, among others

▣ Daeryun's Identification of the Issues in the Case

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The client showed deep remorse that the victim had been injured through the client's own fault.

The attorney asserted that the client had resolved to learn the road rules and the speed limits from now on.

The client visited the victim, conveyed an apology, and expressed sincere regret.

The Uijeongbu law firm emphasized that the victim had forgiven the client and did not wish for the client to be punished.

The Uijeongbu law firm noted that the client had no prior record of either the same or a different type of offense.

The client emphasized that, since obtaining a license, the client had never once violated traffic regulations.

The client had caused a traffic accident that injured the victim, but with the help of the Uijeongbu attorney, the client was able to receive only a light fine.

Because an injury arising from a traffic accident falls under the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, it may result in severe punishment.

When a traffic accident causing injury has been committed, it is important to identify the sentencing factors and to respond in a systematic manner.

Sentencing factors for a traffic accident causing injury include a settlement with the victim, the absence of any prior criminal record, and genuine remorse.

Because each matter must be assessed according to the individual circumstances, consulting an attorney about the details can be helpful.

At Daeryun, attorneys assist clients.

Attorneys located across all regions hold in-person meetings and real-time video conferences to develop client-tailored solutions.

If your situation is similar to the above, please reach out to the 🔗Uijeongbu Attorney.