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Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury)

Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury)Suspension of indictment

Suwon Traffic Accident Attorney Assistance | Assistance With a Settlement in a Traffic Accident Injury Case, Final Non-Prosecution

2025.04.15박동일

The Suwon traffic accident attorney, as an attorney who handles traffic accidents in Suwon, assisted a client who had violated the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, helping with settlement representation and defense against an actual custodial sentence.

1. Suwon Traffic Accident Attorney | Origin of the Accident

Daeryun Law Firm Suwon traffic accident attorney, settlement representation for a charge of violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury)

The Suwon traffic accident attorney, who handles traffic accidents in Suwon, assisted a client who was booked on a charge of violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents and brought about an amicable settlement with the victim.

In the end, the client succeeded in obtaining a suspension of indictment.

This is a case in which, even amid complex circumstances involving a psychiatric diagnosis history and an accident occurring after a suicide attempt, defense against an actual custodial sentence and settlement representation were achieved.

Let us look at the circumstances in which the client came to cause the accident.

Circumstances Leading to the Accident

The client took a large dose of zolpidem-class sleeping pills due to a sleep disorder and depression, and then attempted suicide by burning a charcoal briquette inside her vehicle.

After failing in the suicide attempt, she came to drive the vehicle in extreme confusion in order to return home.

In this process, she failed to brake properly and rear-ended the vehicle ahead, which was stopped at a traffic signal.

The victims sustained injuries requiring about three weeks of treatment, including injuries to the neck and back.

She then urgently sought out a Suwon attorney and requested handling of the settlement and resolution of the case.

Accident Timeline Summary

Stopped taking depression medication without medical advice, and symptoms worsened over about a month

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As the depression worsened, suicidal urges arose

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Attempted suicide by taking a large amount of medication containing zolpidem and then burning a charcoal briquette

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After the suicide attempt failed, drove in order to return home

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Struck a vehicle waiting at a traffic signal, causing the victim an injury requiring 3 weeks of treatment

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Booked without detention on a charge of violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury)

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Came to the Suwon attorney to request settlement representation and assistance in resolving the case

The Daeryun Attorney Who Handled the Settlement on the Client's Behalf

Taking into account the particular circumstances of the case, the Suwon attorney sought to contact the victim quickly and convey an apology.

After explaining the client's situation and the circumstances that led to the accident in detail to the victim, the attorney assisted the victim in making a more reasonable judgment.

In this way, the attorneys of Daeryun Law Firm handle settlements with victims on behalf of clients who have caused traffic accidents.

Scope of Assistance

▷ Confirming the scale of the damage when a traffic accident occurs

▷ Review of and advice on personal and property damage

▷ Supporting and reviewing the entire process of handling the case with the insurer

▷ Reviewing legal risks related to the traffic accident settlement

▷ Close assistance after reviewing similar cases and precedents

▷ Coordinating the parties' positions through settlement representation

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2. Suwon Traffic Accident Attorney | Case Analysis

Daeryun Law Firm Suwon traffic accident attorney, suspension of indictment case on violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury)

The Suwon traffic accident attorney sought to identify the key issues in this case and to defend against an actual custodial sentence for the client.

Issue	Content
Driving after taking medication	Driving after taking a large dose of zolpidem may be assessed as drug-influenced driving
Application of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents	The direction of the case changes depending on whether it falls under one of the 12 categories of gross negligence
Need for a settlement with the victim	As the victim sustained injury, the level of punishment may be adjusted through an amicable settlement
Presenting the client's circumstances	Setting a direction by conveying the client's difficult circumstances at the time and his will to improve

What Is a Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (injury)?

Under Article 3 of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, a person may be excluded from criminal punishment in the absence of gross negligence.

Imprisonment without labor for not more than 5 years or a fine not exceeding 20 million won

If a traffic accident causes personal injury, you may become embroiled not only in criminal litigation but also in a civil 🔗traffic accident damages lawsuit.

🔗traffic accident litigationIf you become involved in such litigation, the assistance of a professional attorney at Daeryun Law Firm may be needed.

3. Suwon Traffic Accident Attorney | Assistance Details

The Suwon traffic accident attorney focused on highlighting the possibility of leniency for the client from the following three perspectives.

Item	Content
History of treatment for severe depression	Has a history of psychiatric treatment beginning three years ago Resumed counseling and medication immediately after a suicide attempt Currently participating in a suicide prevention counseling program at a mental health welfare center
Will to overcome and live	Preparing for various certifications for employment Conveyed a strong will to return to society, including working part-time
Settlement with the victim	Delivered a sincere letter of apology to the victim The victim's side also empathized with the client's circumstances and hoped for leniency

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4. Suwon Traffic Accident Attorney | Defense Against an Actual Sentence Through a Suspension of Indictment

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The client of the Suwon traffic accident specialist attorney, even amid the difficult circumstances of a psychiatric condition and a suicide attempt, did not avoid responsibility and faithfully responded to the prosecution and the 🔗police questioning with all the facts.

In the end, with the assistance of the Suwon attorney, the client reached an amicable settlement with the victim and received a suspension of indictment disposition from the prosecution.

The prosecution, which reviewed the case, issued the suspension of indictment disposition on the grounds that, although the client had driven after taking medication and caused injury to the victims, he had reached an amicable settlement with the victims, and that he was reflecting on his offense and seeking to improve his will to live.

Assistance for the Client's Subsequent Recovery

The Suwon attorney did not stop there and assisted the client to the end in the client's subsequent recovery.

Details of subsequent recovery assistance

▷ Continued encouragement of psychiatric treatment and suicide prevention counseling
▷ Practical help and encouragement with preparation for the certification practical exam
▷ Encouragement of continued work and career counseling for reintegration into society

In response, the client expressed deep gratitude and resolved to reestablish the direction of his life.

The client stated that, through this case, he had once again gained the courage to live and would do his best to restore his daily life.

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