Traffic Accident Lawyer

In Türkiye, a significant increase in the rate of traffic accidents has been observed, especially in recent years. Every year, thousands of people across Turkey become victims of traffic accidents, and as a result of these tragic accidents, they may lose their lives, suffer bodily injuries, or at best, sustain material damage to their vehicles.

It is inevitable that a field like law, which is affected by social, political, economic, and other factors, will also be affected by traffic accidents. In this regard, depending on the type and extent of the damage caused by traffic accidents, there are legal avenues available to victimized citizens.

 

What is a Traffic Accident Lawyer?

In the highly casuistic and volatile field of law, citizens who are victims of traffic accidents may suffer further losses if they attempt to pursue legal avenues alone. Therefore, as in all areas of law, the support of an expert team is essential in traffic accident cases. In this regard, a Traffic Accident Lawyer, possessing the necessary expertise in the field, will provide legal support in all aspects of the dispute.

 

What does a traffic accident lawyer do?

 

1. Traffic Accidents Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities

As mentioned above, a traffic accident can result in injury or death. In a traffic accident resulting in injury, the person has material and moral claims arising from bodily harm, and they can claim these claims through various means. If the accident results in death, those who have lost the support of the deceased also have material and moral claims. A Traffic Accident Lawyer provides all kinds of legal support for the victims of traffic accidents and those who have lost support. In this regard, a Traffic Accident Lawyer will apply to the Insurance Company on your behalf, pursuing both litigation and arbitration, which is newly gaining ground in our legal system. In this context, if , the Traffic Accident Lawyer, based on their expertise, can file a lawsuit against the Insurance Company in the Commercial Court of First Instance on your behalf. They can also obtain moral damages from the operator or driver of the at-fault vehicle, not the Insurance Company. However, in addition to litigation, they can also resort to arbitration, where the arbitrator system, not the judge, attempts to resolve the dispute. Throughout these legal processes, documents such as accident reports, medical reports, and prosecutor's office documents are required. At this point, a Traffic Accident Lawyer obtains these documents on your behalf, saving the victim any effort or time in the legal process.

 

 

2. Traffic Accidents Resulting in Material Damage

In traffic accidents, the victim's vehicle may also suffer material damage, and this damage can have different characteristics. For example, even if the vehicle is repaired after the accident, it may have experienced a decrease in its resale value, thus suffering a certain loss. Or, aftermarket or second-hand parts may have been used during the repair. Because of all these possibilities, separate claims arise, such as depreciation, damage differences, and total loss differences. Therefore, victims need the assistance of a specialized Traffic Accident Lawyer to manage the legal process. A Traffic Accident Lawyer can claim compensation for depreciation and damage differences from insurance companies, or, as mentioned above, pursue legal action or arbitration. The amount you receive will vary depending on factors such as the extent of the damage to your vehicle and labor costs, and all these calculations are made actuarily. At this point, you will need various documents, primarily an expert appraisal report. A Traffic Accident Lawyer can provide these documents and ensure these calculations are performed, thus offering you better service.

 

3. The Criminal Aspects of Traffic Accidents

When a traffic accident resulting in injury or death occurs, we assume that the driver of the vehicle that struck the victim and is therefore the perpetrator has negligently injured or killed the person. At this point, we can discuss the criminal justice process. If we are talking about negligent injury, a complaint must be filed with the prosecutor's office. However, if it is negligent homicide, the prosecutor's office will initiate investigation proceedings automatically (ex officio) without the need for a complaint. In any case, a Traffic Accident Lawyer, acting as the victim's representative, provides legal support to expedite the process and ensure the perpetrator is punished before public authorities as soon as possible.

 

 

How does the legal process work?

In cases of traffic accidents, depending on the nature of the damage, compensation is first sought from the insurance company indicated in the compulsory traffic insurance policy of the at-fault vehicle or the comprehensive insurance policy of the injured party. If the insurance company cannot be identified, then the Guarantee Fund is contacted. If the insurance company responds negatively or fails to fully compensate for the damage, then legal action or arbitration will be pursued. If legal action is taken and the defendant is the insurance company, the case must be filed in the Commercial Court of First Instance. However, if the insurance company is not the defendant, and the case is filed only against the motor vehicle operator or driver, the competent court will be the Civil Court of First Instance. It is possible to file a lawsuit jointly and severally against the insurance company, the vehicle operator, and the driver. However, in both cases, the competent court will be determined according to general jurisdiction rules. In addition to general jurisdiction rules, it is also possible to apply special jurisdiction rules relating to torts. Accordingly, the lawsuit can be filed in the place of residence of one of the defendants, or in the court where the accident occurred or in the place of residence of the plaintiff. Arbitration is also an option instead of filing a lawsuit. Arbitration is a highly practical method of dispute resolution due to the heavy workload of state courts and is important because it allows arbitrators to reach a decision more quickly.

A Traffic Accident Lawyer represents the victim throughout this legal process, handling all follow-up procedures, including applications, filing lawsuits, and arbitration requests. A Traffic Accident Lawyer not only initiates legal proceedings but also adheres to all necessary procedural steps, obtains all required documents, and informs and enlightens their clients in a clear and transparent manner about each step taken.

 

 

The Importance of a Traffic Accident Lawyer

As you can see, traffic accidents have very different dimensions, both physically and financially, and therefore you need to know exactly what you can claim when pursuing legal action. In this regard, you should definitely consult a Traffic Accident Lawyer .

Especially in a city like Istanbul, where traffic congestion never decreases and which is also a center of commerce, a Traffic Accident Lawyer is considered one of the most needed professions. In this regard, Lawyer Ferhat Küle, with years of experience at Kule Law Office in Küçükçekmece district of Istanbul, provides support for all your legal needs arising from traffic accidents. His area of ​​service is not limited to Istanbul; he provides services throughout Turkey. As a Traffic Accident Lawyer , Lawyer Ferhat Küle handles processes such as applications to insurance companies, claims for material and moral damages, and arbitration on your behalf.