Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents Case | Suspended Sentence for a Client in a Fatal Accident Involving a Pedestrian and a Traffic Signal Violation

The client was a man working in the logistics and delivery industry.

On the day of the incident, the client failed to check the traffic signal because of backlighting, and as a result an accident occurred with a pedestrian who was on foot.

The victim was transported to a hospital unconscious but ultimately passed away, and the client felt great shock and anxiety at the thought that he might receive an actual custodial sentence on the charge of Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.

In this situation, the client, having concluded that he could no longer resolve the matter on his own, requested the help of a lawyer who had handled many cases of Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.

After the accident, the client sincerely apologized to the victim's bereaved family and requested the help of a lawyer in order to resolve the matter amicably.

The lawyer provided legal and practical support, including drafting a letter of apology, negotiating the terms of the settlement, and arranging meetings, so that the client's sincerity could be conveyed.

As a result, the victim's bereaved family acknowledged the client's apology and settlement efforts and formally submitted, through a petition, their intention that they no longer sought criminal punishment.

During the police investigation, the client stated everything he knew and responded faithfully to the inquiry.

In order to demonstrate this responsible attitude on the part of the client, the lawyer submitted the interrogation record as evidence and prepared a written opinion emphasizing the fact that the client had actively cooperated during the investigation.

The lawyer obtained the client's criminal record inquiry report to prove that the client had no prior criminal punishment before this Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents case, and submitted it to the court so that the client's status as a first-time offender could be reflected favorably in the sentencing.

Through this, the lawyer demonstrated that the client had lived as a law-abiding member of society and established grounds on which an actual custodial sentence could be avoided.

The client's accident, one of the twelve categories of gross negligence, occurred as a result of a traffic signal violation.

The twelve categories of gross negligence are as follows.

If you are involved in a case falling under one of the twelve categories of gross negligence, you may be subject to criminal punishment regardless of whether you are covered by comprehensive automobile insurance, so it is advisable to promptly consult a lawyer and prepare a response strategy.

In a Violation of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents case, the level of punishment can vary greatly depending on the circumstances of the accident, whether the victim died, and the manner of response, and in some cases it can extend to administrative and civil liability.

Therefore, the assistance of a lawyer who can accurately analyze the circumstances of the case from the early stage and establish a multifaceted strategy, including a settlement with the victim, the securing of evidence, and cooperation with the investigation, is very important.

Daeryun Law Firm has many lawyers with extensive experience in traffic accident cases, and it prepares response measures tailored to the situation and structures a strategy accordingly.

In addition, through collaboration with lawyers specializing in civil and administrative matters, the firm prepares a comprehensive response that takes into account any damages claims or administrative disputes that may arise afterward.

If you are experiencing difficulty in a situation such as the one described above, please request assistance at any time through Daeryun Law Firm's 🔗legal consultation booking.