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II K 438/21 AI generated

Court convicts driver of negligent traffic violation causing injury and imposes fine and compensation.

Case Number II K 438/21
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Regional Court in Giżycko convicted the defendant of negligently violating traffic safety rules, resulting in a collision and serious injuries to the victim. The court found the driver failed to exercise special caution during a left turn despite signaling, causing the victim to suffer multiple fractures and lung injuries lasting over seven days. Consequently, the defendant was sentenced to a daily fine of 60 units and ordered to pay 1,500 PLN in compensation to the victim.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 177 § 1 k.k.; Art. 37a § 1 k.k.: Negligent violation of traffic safety rules causing injury to another person constitutes a criminal offense punishable by a fine, with compensation awarded to the victim for physical harm.

Keywords

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negligent traffic violation criminal conviction daily fine penalty personal injury compensation traffic safety rules negligence in driving court sentencing

Cited Legislation

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Art. 3 ust. 1 Prawa o ruchu drogowym
Art. 22 ust. 1 Prawa o ruchu drogowym
Art. 4 Prawa o ruchu drogowym
Art. 177 § 1 k.k.
Art. 37a § 1 k.k.
Art. 33 § 1 k.k.
Art. 3 k.k.
Art. 46 § 2 k.k.
Art. 624 § 1 k.p.k.
art. 387 k.p.k
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