[Beyond Post Reporter Kim Shin] Traffic accidents can happen to anyone, but when a traffic accident occurs and you suffer damage, there are many issues that need to be considered in the midst of the chaos. Among them, there are frequent cases of disputes over the percentage of fault between the perpetrator and the victim.
It is important to note that there are cases where insurance companies excessively reduce their fault ratio to reduce the settlement amount, and it is necessary to consider all factors rather than hastily deciding on the settlement amount. At this time, if there is a difference of opinion on the percentage of fault and no agreement can be reached, a lawsuit must be filed to claim reasonable compensation.
The key to compensating for traffic accident damages is to accurately determine medical expenses, including future medical expenses, and decide whether or not to file a lawsuit. In civil cases, damages are divided into active damages, passive damages, and alimony. Active damages include hospital treatment, hospitalization, nursing, funeral expenses, etc., while passive damages include future income that could have been earned if the accident had not occurred.
In addition to salary income and business income, compensation varies depending on whether it is difficult to prove income, the unemployed, a housewife, etc., so a strategy must be established to receive appropriate compensation within the established standards. Compensation for damages must be filed within the statute of limitations to claim and prove damages for each item. Once the judgment is confirmed, it can no longer be reversed, so it must be proceeded with caution.
Attorney Hyun Byeong-hee of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) advised, “When claiming compensation for traffic accident damages, it is necessary to clearly prove the facts about how the incident occurred, the percentage of fault, and the cause of the accident, so there are limits to the ability of the general public to make various legal judgments necessary from settlement to litigation.” He added, “It is better to respond with the help of a traffic accident lawyer who has handled a variety of traffic accident cases.”
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