When a road accident causes injury or death, the case becomes criminal — under Article 286 of the Criminal Code. We defend drivers, represent victims and the families of those killed in personal injury and compensation claims, and handle disputes with insurers and the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine. Our best-known case is the defence of a Finnish volunteer after a fatal accident on the M-03 highway, where the court of appeal overturned the first judgment.

What we do

• Defending drivers under Article 286 — from the first questioning and the inspection of the scene to the judgment and appeal.
• Vehicle accident expert examination — questions for the expert, assessing the report, applications for a repeat or additional examination.
• Scene diagram and records — checking the scene diagram, the inspection record, video and witness statements.
• For victims and families — representation in the criminal proceedings, a civil claim for material and non-material damage.
• Insurance disputes — policy payouts, recourse, disputes with insurers and the Bureau.
• Administrative cases — challenging rulings on traffic violations.

Why the expert examination decides everything

In most Article 286 cases the key question is whether the driver had the technical ability to avoid the collision. The answer comes from the vehicle accident expert examination, and that depends on the input data: speed, distances, visibility, the moment the danger arose. An inaccurate diagram or an incomplete inspection record at the outset determines the expert's conclusion — and so the judgment. That is why we work with this data from the very beginning.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I give a statement at the scene?

The facts — yes: who was driving, from where, what happened. Assessments of your own fault and guesses — no, especially if someone is injured. In a criminal case those statements will later be read as testimony, so it is important to wait for a lawyer.

Do you represent only drivers?

No. We also represent victims and the families of those killed: in the criminal proceedings and in a civil claim for compensation.

What if the insurer does not pay, or pays too little?

First, a written claim with a calculation and documents. If there is a refusal or silence — a lawsuit; if the person at fault had no policy — a claim to the Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau.