Road accident with serious bodily injuries – a lawyer under Article 286 of the Criminal Code

Every traffic accident causes quite serious problems, from which no one is immune: from property damage to serious bodily injuries and even death of the accident participants. The investigation in this case is entrusted to representatives of law enforcement agencies. In the event of a road accident with serious bodily injuries, it is important to enlist the support of professional lawyers. Specialists of our legal office Prykhodko and Partners provide professional services under Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

What is the degree of responsibility provided for by Article 286 of the Criminal Code?

According to legal terminology, a road accident is a cause of material damage, harm to the health or life of a person.

According to the article of road accident with serious bodily injuries, the following liability is provided (depends on the consequences of the traffic accident):

• Fine

Currently, fines under Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine are up to 5 thousand NMDH. The minimum fine is up to 3 thousand NMDG.

• Corrective works

The maximum term of corrective works under Article 286 of the Criminal Code is up to 3 years.

• Arrest

The term of detention is up to 6 months.

In particularly severe cases, the perpetrator of the traffic accident may be imprisoned for up to 12 years. In addition, the following sanction may be applied: deprivation of the right to drive a car or other means of transport for a period of up to 3 years.

Functionality of a lawyer under Article 286 of the Criminal Code

In most cases, after committing a road accident, its participants are in a state of great nervous shock. It is precisely because of this state that a person is not able to fully adequately assess the situation that has developed. It is quite difficult to talk about constructive thinking in general. This applies not only to the perpetrators of road accidents, but also to the victims. That is why in order to effectively protect the interests of the participants in traffic accidents, it is worth enlisting the support of professional lawyers.

The lawyers of our Prykhodko and Partners law office provide the full range of services under this article, namely:

• Consultancy.
• Departure to the scene of the accident.
• Collection of evidence base.
• Communication with witnesses of a traffic accident.

At the stage of pre-trial investigation and trial, the lawyer protects the client's rights. After a detailed analysis of the situation, our lawyers develop an effective strategy to protect the client's interests.

For example, if a lawyer defends the rights of a suspect, the main goal of the specialist is to develop a defense model that would lead to:

1. Reduction of punishment.
2. Complete closure of the case.

We will explain in detail to each client the possible development of events and the prospects of the case.

As for the protection of the victim's rights, everything depends on the desired goals for the client:

1. Bringing the culprit of the traffic accident to justice according to the Law with the awarding of the most severe punishment.
2. Negotiations. This option is possible to receive the maximum operational compensation.

Important: regardless of the interests of which of the parties our lawyers represent, we treat each case with high responsibility and professionalism.

So, criminal cases related to traffic accidents with serious bodily injuries have certain specifics. In such cases, one cannot do without professional legal assistance.

It is better to involve a lawyer in the case immediately after the accident. We will monitor all actions of law enforcement officers to avoid errors and protect against providing false information. The participation of a specialist at this stage significantly increases the chances of an acquittal.

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