Legal assistance following a road traffic accident

In today’s world, road traffic accidents have, unfortunately, become a very common and even routine occurrence on our roads. This is due to a failure to observe the rules of the road, drink-driving, a lack of respect for one another on the road, and a host of other factors. It is difficult to overestimate or predict the consequences of this ‘combination’ of factors. They are, as a rule, very serious – wrecked vehicles, all manner of injuries, and the death of those involved in the road traffic accident. In such cases, the assistance of a solicitor in the event of a road traffic accident will be timely and necessary.

Administrative liability in the event of a road traffic accident (Articles 124, 130 of the Code of Administrative Offences)

Under Ukrainian law, administrative liability for road traffic accidents ranges from a fine to the suspension of a driving licence for up to one year.

Although this is considered a ‘light’ or ‘simple’ form of liability, the consequences can be highly unpredictable and negative. A road traffic accident lawyer must, in any case, comprehensively assess the legality of applying all sanctions. They must also analyse the potential outcomes of the case in detail and systematically. It is necessary to select the optimal strategy for handling the administrative case and clearly define the number and nature of expert assessments, as well as the questions that need to be raised and resolved.

Criminal liability for road traffic accidents

Criminal liability for road traffic accidents in Ukraine ranges from a fine to imprisonment for up to 8 years and the suspension of a driving licence for up to 3 years

This is the most complex and unpredictable situation, and the punishment is the most severe. Liability in a criminal case entails imprisonment. It is important to understand and be aware that virtually any injury to another person in a road traffic accident will result in criminal proceedings being brought.

Benefits of working with a road traffic accident lawyer

Only a road traffic accident lawyer will be able to resolve such matters effectively, as only lawyers have extensive experience and practical expertise in criminal cases. Given the severity of the consequences, which may include imprisonment, you must immediately seek the assistance of a traffic accident lawyer at the law firm ‘Svarog’.

In any case, before filing a claim with the court, a traffic accident lawyer will conduct a preliminary consultation on the most effective ways to recover damages in court. Our traffic accident case management service is provided on a turnkey basis – from preparing the paperwork to obtaining a court ruling. We also offer assistance at specific stages: drafting and filing the claim, or representing the client’s interests in court.

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