The taxi "swerved quickly" causing the rider to crash. The judge found that there was a causal relationship and sentenced him. Lawyer Li Yusheng explained the criminal liability and civil liability for damages in the car accident.

The taxi "swerved quickly" causing the rider to crash in a car accident. The judge found that there was a causal relationship and sentenced him│FTV News reporters Li Yuhan and Huang Bairong

News link:https://youtu.be/OKFFlUAAFuw?si=rfVlEMnJRPumJ20x

Will he still be punished if he didn't hit him directly and cause a fall? Let's take a look at this case. A few days ago, a rider in Songshan District, Taipei City, was passing a intersection when he encountered a taxi and swerved. He was so frightened that he suddenly lost control and fell, causing bruises all over his body and a fracture in his right foot. Afterwards, the knight sued the taxi driver for negligent injury. The judge also found that although the driver did not touch the taxi driver at the moment, there was a causal relationship between the taxi driver and the taxi driver. He was ultimately sentenced to 3 months in prison and a fine of Yike.

There were cars coming and going on the road. A taxi turned on its lights and made a big turn at the intersection. But at this moment, a motorcycle came in the opposite direction. When it saw the taxi turning, it quickly braked, causing the whole car to stall and skid on the road. , turned 90 degrees and fell in front of the taxi, almost being run over. The knight suffered such a fall and suffered bruises and bruises all over his body. His right foot was also pressed by the motorcycle, causing fractures. The incident happened in Songshan District, Taipei City. At that time, the rider surnamed Xie was going straight to Songshan Station when the light turned green. The taxi driver surnamed Zheng happened to turn on the light and was about to turn around. He did not slow down when entering the lane, causing the rider to fall to the ground. Although he did not There was a direct collision, but the traffic brigade determined that there was a causal relationship between the two, so the taxi driver was responsible for the accident. The knight surnamed Xie sued the driver surnamed Zheng for negligent injury. After a court hearing, it was found that the driver failed to comply with the regulations and caused injuries. He was sentenced to 3 months in prison and received a fine. However, the two parties may still have a quarrel over the subsequent civil compensation.

Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm said that the car did not pay attention to the situation in front of the car when turning around. This improper driving behavior caused the injury to the motorcycle rider, which is a tort under the civil law. The motorcycle rider was injured in the car accident and the medical expenses and leave required for it were covered. Any reduction in income will be subject to civil liability for compensation.

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