Bangkok
Traffic & Accident Lawyer in Bangkok — Vehicle Collisions, DUI, Insurance Claims
Traffic cases in Thailand typically run on three parallel tracks — criminal (negligent driving, DUI), civil (medical bills, vehicle repair, loss of income), and insurance (compulsory and voluntary policies). Counsel helps prioritise, negotiate with opposing parties and insurers, and file suit when needed.
Scope of traffic accident lawyer work in Bangkok
- Vehicle collisions — cars, motorcycles, pedestrians
- DUI cases (both defence and victim representation)
- Damages claims against opposing drivers and insurers
- Road Accident Victims Protection Act claims — accelerated processing
- Truck and freight-damage cases
- Hit-and-run claims and identification
Process
- 1Obtain police daily log and scene photos
- 2Preserve medical bills, doctor's certificates, and repair quotes
- 3File claims with both insurers (yours and opposing)
- 4Negotiate settlement, or file civil/criminal proceedings as appropriate
- 5Enforcement if the defendant or insurer fails to pay
Documents to prepare
- •Police daily log
- •Scene photos and damage photos
- •Medical bills and doctor's certificates
- •Driver's licence, vehicle registration, insurance policy
Courts we appear at in Bangkok
- •Bangkok South Civil Court
- •Civil Court
- •Criminal Court
- •Central Labor Court
- •Central Tax Court
- •Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court
Bangkok and metro (Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan)
Contact our Bangkok attorneys
We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions — traffic accident lawyer in Bangkok
3 questions answered
DUI causing injury triggers both the Land Traffic Act and the Penal Code [TODO: insert relevant penalty range and section for attorney review]. Prompt restitution to the victim and a guilty plea are mitigating factors the court typically considers. We help negotiate settlement and prepare mitigation submissions.