Crash! Security guard riding his bicycle against traffic on his way home from work was struck and killed by an unlicensed driver | A civil lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm explains the relevant regulations regarding criminal liability and compensation for traffic accidents.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

bump! A security guard who was riding in the opposite direction after get off work was hit and killed by an unlicensed driver｜TTV News reporters Chen Yi-xuan and Lin Zhaoxian

A security guard was riding his bicycle home early this morning (13th). He was suspected of being mentally disturbed. While driving on the New Taipei City Expressway, he noticed that he was riding on the wrong road and suddenly made a U-turn. He then rode in the opposite direction on a prohibited motorcycle. On the express lane, he was hit by a car head-on. Unfortunately, the security guard died on the spot. The driver who caused the accident did not have a license and was charged with negligent death.

A civil lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that in this case, it's necessary to determine the liability between the two parties, which may require apportioning damages based on the proportion of fault. Furthermore, if an ordinary driver couldn't brake in time to avoid an accident, the driver might not be considered negligent.

Opinion of Fidelity Law Firm

Lawyers at Fidelity Law Firm advise that in similar cases, one should not only look at the news headlines, but also return to the evidence, legal requirements, procedural stages, and the client's actual objectives. If the case has entered the court, district prosecutor's office, investigation bureau, or negotiation process, the earlier the information is gathered, the more room for maneuver it will retain.

What should be confirmed first when encountering similar cases?

• First, organize the event timeline, notices, contracts, chat logs, photos, videos, and payment information.
• Confirm the current stage of the process: it may be just a consultation, you may have been interviewed, you may have received a summons, you may have entered into court proceedings, or you may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation.
• Assess whether there are immediate risks such as statute of limitations, evidence preservation, detention, imprisonment, settlement negotiations, or media exposure.