The Road Doesn't Forgive Mistakes. Neither Does the Court
Accident scene response
Challenge Art. 124
Criminal cases Art. 286
Insurance disputes
DUI Art. 130 UAC
One wrong phrase in a police statement or an incorrectly signed accident diagram can turn you from a victim into the at-fault party. Insurance companies reduce payouts by 30-60%, using proprietary calculation methods. Traffic officers are not automotive technical experts — they frequently fail to document icy roads, potholes, or damaged signs — yet these factors can completely reverse fault.
O'LAW attorneys in Lviv know how to speak with police, investigators, and insurance agents. We enter the case from the first minute — and see it through to a real result. Current as of 2026.
First Minutes After an Accident: Action Algorithm
1
Stop and turn on hazard lightsPlace warning triangle (150m on highway / 20m in city). Do not leave.2
Call police and ambulancePolice — 102, ambulance — 103. Record the call time.3
Photograph and film everythingVehicle positions, debris, skid marks, potholes, signs, weather, witness details.4
Move nothingUntil police arrive — no movement. Not even your own vehicle.5
Give no statements without attorneyAny word can be used against you.6
Collect participants' detailsFull name, phone, insurance policy, license plates, insurer information.
CRITICAL: Do not sign the accident diagram if you disagree — write «Disagree with diagram» and immediately call O'LAW attorney: +38 063 404 67 68
Why you can't rely only on police
Traffic officers are not automotive technical experts. They frequently fail to document: icy road conditions, potholes, missing or damaged road signs, malfunctioning traffic lights, other vehicle's skid marks — all of which can completely reverse fault assignment. We respond to the scene or engage an independent automotive expert to document these details before they disappear.
Our services: from the accident scene to receiving compensation
Administrative case — Art. 124 UAC
Traffic violation causing an accident. Penalty: UAH 850 fine + license revocation 6-12 months. Our goal: prove your innocence or preserve your license — limiting the outcome to just a fine. We analyze video footage, engage independent automotive experts, review procedural violations in protocol preparation.
Criminal case — Art. 286 CC
Accidents with victims — the most serious situation. Penalties depend on consequences:
up to 3 yr
Part 1: minor/moderate bodily injuries
(restriction of liberty or fine)
(restriction of liberty or fine)
up to 5 yr
Part 2: serious injuries or 1 fatality
(imprisonment)
(imprisonment)
up to 10 yr
Part 3: 2+ fatalities or serious + fatality
(imprisonment)
(imprisonment)
Defense strategy: independent auto-technical and forensic medical expert assessment, witness work, road condition evaluation, accident scene inspection protocol review. O'LAW attorney enters the case at the investigation stage — the first 48-72 hours determine the outcome.
Insurance disputes: MTPL and CASCO
We commission an independent automotive valuation expert — recording actual repair costs. We send a formal pre-trial claim. If ignored — court lawsuit: recovery of the difference + 3% daily penalty for payment delay. When damage exceeds MTPL limits — we recover the difference directly from the at-fault driver.
MTPL Coverage Limits — What Insurance Covers (2026)
UAH 160,000
Property damage
(vehicle repair)
(vehicle repair)
UAH 320,000
Bodily injury or death
per victim
per victim
Important: limits are the maximum — actual payment depends on fault and damage amount. Everything above the limit — from the at-fault driver personally through court. Without insurance — payment through MTIBU within limits.
Moral damages and medical expenses
MTPL only covers material damage. Moral damages — a separate lawsuit against the at-fault driver (Art. 1167-1168 CC). For serious injuries we additionally recover: medical and rehabilitation costs, lost earnings during incapacity (Art. 1195 CC). We prepare medical evidence and independent assessment of moral damage amount.
5 Typical Driver Mistakes at Accident Scenes
- Signed the accident diagram «to avoid conflict». This diagram becomes key evidence in court. Correcting it afterward is extremely difficult
- Agreed to «settle amicably» without official documents. A verbal agreement is worthless — they can still sue you later for full damages
- Accepted the first insurer payout without verification. By signing the payout act, you agree to that amount permanently
- Failed to document road conditions. A pothole, icy surface, or missing sign can make road authorities partially liable
- Gave statements without an attorney. Even an innocent person can «dig their own grave» with incorrect phrasing
Legal framework
Traffic accident cases are governed by: UAC Art. 124 (traffic violation causing accident); Art. 130 (drunk driving); CC Art. 286 (Parts 1/2/3 — accidents with victims); Civil Code Art. 1167-1168 (moral damages); Art. 1195-1196 (compensation for disability, dependent support on death); Law «On MTPL» (mandatory insurance, limits, payout procedure, MTIBU); Law «On Insurance» Art. 36 (penalty for delayed payment); CPC Art. 141 (court costs from losing party); Ukraine Traffic Rules (clauses 9.1, 9.8 — obligations at accident scene).
Frequently asked questions
An accident is stress. Court is work. Leave it to us
O'LAW attorney will respond to the scene, document evidence, and develop a defense or compensation recovery strategy.
Accident happened — call now
The first minutes determine the case outcome. We are available.
- +38 063 404 67 68
- +38 068 679 52 51
- t.me/olaw_help
- o3law.company@gmail.com
- 32 Doroshenka St., Lviv
- Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-14:00
