Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving
Being accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving is likely to be a very distressing allegation to face, particularly as being convicted of such an offence can result in lengthy prison sentences being handed out.
If you are being accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, it is important to instruct a specialist driving offences solicitor as soon as possible. Having quality legal representation can significantly influence the outcome of your case.
At JD Spicer Zeb, we have 45 years of specialist legal experience assisting clients with a wide range of driving offences, including causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
We have extensive knowledge of the law surrounding driving offences, and we have a strong track record of providing the best possible defence for our clients.
We always aim to clear our clients of any convictions, however, where a full acquittal is not possible, we are able to mitigate sentences for our clients.
Our highly experienced driving offence solicitors provide:
- 24/7 legal support in person and over the phone, 365 days a year
- Representation anywhere in England and Wales
- Accredited Police Station Representatives to support you during a police interview
- Clear, effective legal advice in any language (see our languages spoken)
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Speak to our serious injury by dangerous driving solicitors in London, Manchester and Birmingham today
For a free initial consultation on your legal position, and the available options when defending a charge for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, contact our local offices in London, Birmingham or Manchester.
For urgent advice at any time of day or night regarding a dangerous driving charge, please call our Emergency Number 07836 577 556.
Why choose our causing injury by dangerous driving solicitors?
For over 45 years, we have provided expert legal support to individuals facing driving offences, including cases involving serious injury by dangerous driving.
This offence is treated seriously by the courts, with penalties that can go up to five years in prison. You will also be disqualified from driving if convicted. Seeking expert legal advice early can make a critical difference in how your case is handled.
Our team is on hand 24/7 to provide guidance if you are arrested or questioned about a driving offence, such as causing serious injury by dangerous driving. With extensive experience in reviewing evidence and identifying key weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, we will work hard to secure the best possible outcome for you.
If your case proceeds to trial, we work with some of the UK’s most accomplished criminal defence barristers to ensure you receive exceptional representation.
Accredited by the Law Society for Criminal Litigation, and recognised with Lexcel certification for legal excellence, we are committed to providing clear, strategic, and effective legal assistance, tailored to your needs.
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We always work with the most experienced and best leading UK barristers, KCs (Kings Counsel). We cover all criminal cases 24/7 at the police station and court. Offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester cover cases across England and Wales. We can offer Legal Aid and affordable Private fee agreements. We can see you the same day, including virtually. Our Senior Partners supervise all of our cases.
How quickly do you respond?
We respond quickly even during out of hours. We do not get our work by paying for online adverts but based on the fact that few criminal law firms can match our 45 years of experience. Most of our cases are still from word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied clients. We are called daily by dissatisfied clients from firms with less experience than us. We respond very quickly to new enquiries. We know what clients seek and so we update clients rapidly.
Can you get cases dropped?
Yes, read about the recent cases we've helped our clients with here.
We always keep you updated and give straightforward advice. We will get cases dropped early where the case is weak or should not be prosecuted. We will be upfront with you about where you can benefit from a good result with an early guilty plea, such as a discount on your sentence. As we work on cases across all levels with clients from all walks of life, we are excellent at giving clear, spot-on advice. As an established firm, we can allocate a whole team to your case often at short notice to secure evidence to minimise the damage to you.
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OUR PROFESSIONAL BODY THE LAW SOCIETY AWARDED US IN OCTOBER 2020 WITH THE EXCELLENCE IN CLIENT SERVICE AWARD AND STATED -
"JD Spicer Zeb demonstrated a clear commitment to client service through their work with vulnerable and diverse individuals in what can be severely traumatic circumstances".
Do you offer free consultations?
Where it is possible, we aim to provide an initial consultation to you. If we can speak to you, we can if required inform you about –
- Whether we can take the case on and our relevant experience.
- Public and private funding benefits.
- Assistance in applying for legal aid where we are likely to accept instructions.
- An outline of options in police interview only. We will not advise you on which option to adopt.
- Providing our free written guide explaining the police station process.
- The gravity of routine and day-to-day offences you face.
- Consequences of not attending the court or police station.
- Consequences of interfering with any witnesses.
- Retaining any evidence in support of your case.
- If possible an outline of the elements of the offence that the police or CPS must prove.
- This consultation will normally be by telephone or email and will only be for as long as we deem necessary to establish if we can act for you. If we cannot usefully give you any advice in this manner then we will not continue with the consultation. We will not discuss the case in depth for you to be able to decide on your plea or any significant aspect of the case, as this cannot be undertaken informally.
- Referring you, if possible, to other firms for matters out of our specialism or if we cannot help.
Consultations do not apply to the following cases –
- If we do not intend to take the case on.
- Road Traffic cases, drink driving, drug driving, driving bans, speeding, no insurance, mobile phone use, points etc.
- In all cases where we do not have the capacity to take your case or the availability of suitably qualified staff to provide an initial free consultation. This is applicable in all cases but especially where a more senior lawyer is required because of your personal needs or the complexity of the case.
- Harassment/stalking/ coercive behaviour/malicious communications or road traffic cases and most sensitive cases. These cases are often too complicated to assess in short consultations.
- The locations concerned may be too distant to represent you adequately or it may not be cost-effective for you or us.
- The case is too complicated to assess or raises various charges or facts, complexity, or history to be considered informally or in a short consultation.
- In most Legal aid transfers where legal aid is granted to another firm except in very grave cases, we may assess the case and merits for a transfer.
- If your relationship has broken down with your existing solicitor or several solicitors.
- If you have been released under investigation and have already had a police station attendance.
- If you hold legal aid with another firm and seek a second opinion.
- If you are calling on behalf of the client as a friend or family member unless you have full authority and full facts.
- To businesses.
- Advising whether you were given good advice by your other solicitor.
- Whether to decide to plead guilty or not guilty.
- Whether you have an arguable defence in law or factually complicated defences.
- Any advice you have had after your first court appearance.
- Any advice on appeal on conviction or sentence.
- If we feel we are unable to communicate with you.
- If we are likely to be conflicted or breach our professional rules.
Our causing injury by dangerous driving expertise
Representation at police stations
Anything you say to a police officer, whether during questioning, over the phone or in person at the police station, can be used as evidence against you in court.
This is why we always advise our clients to receive legal advice before and during questioning at the police station.
Our experienced team of police station representatives and solicitors can advise you on how to answer in a way that protects your best interests.
We offer prompt and effective legal advice to help you feel supported at the police station and ensure your interests are safeguarded.
Pre-charge bail and released under investigation
If you have been released on pre-charge bail or are still under investigation for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, seeking expert legal advice is essential to understand the likely outcomes of your case and your options.
If you have been released from police custody, you will still face the possibility of charges further down the line, so it’s important to instruct a specialist solicitor who can help you prepare for the next stage of your case.
Pre-charge bail often involves specific conditions, such as restrictions on where you can go or required attendance at the relevant police station on set dates.
Our experienced driving offence solicitors can help you understand and comply with the requirements of your bail conditions, in order to avoid breaches that could have further implications.
We’ll guide you through the police investigations, ensuring you are well-positioned for the best possible outcome.
To find out more in relation to pre-charge bail and release under investigation, please use the links provided below:
- Pre-charge bail and Released Under Investigation (RUI)
- On Bail But Not Charged - What Does It Mean?
- How long can you be on bail without charge UK?
Having charges dropped
If you are facing criminal charges for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, there may be an opportunity to have them dropped before your case goes to court. Partnering with an experienced team of criminal defence solicitors greatly enhances your chances of achieving this outcome.
Our driving offence specialists will carefully analyse your case, identifying any weaknesses or inconsistencies in the evidence against you. We will then develop a solid defence strategy to strengthen your position and secure the best possible result.
Legal representation and defence
Facing court proceedings for causing serious injury by dangerous driving can be a daunting and stressful experience. Our solicitors are here to provide both practical guidance and empathetic support throughout the process, ensuring your concerns are addressed and you receive quality legal advice.
Whether your case is heard in a Magistrates’ Court or the Crown Court, our team is committed to offering exceptional representation at every stage. We will prepare your defence, including requesting expert reports when necessary, and use our extensive experience to work towards the best possible outcome.
Through our strong connections with some of the UK’s leading criminal defence barristers, we can ensure you receive outstanding representation should your case go to trial.
We will provide clear and honest advice about your options, including whether making an early guilty plea could result in a reduced sentence.
Fees and funding
We are committed to being transparent and straightforward about your options regarding fees and funding.
Legal Aid may be available in certain situations, depending on the severity of the case and whether you qualify for public funding.
For more information on how we manage fees, including Legal Aid and private fees, please refer to the links below:
- Motoring Offences Fees
- Do I Qualify for Criminal Legal Aid?
- Bespoke Crime Private Fee Service
- Will Your Private Legal Costs Increase?
- Do We Offer Free Consultations?
Related offences
We also provide support and guidance on various other matters that are related to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, including:
- Death by careless driving
- Death by dangerous driving
- Drink driving
- Driving whilst disqualified
- Driving without due care and attention
- Driving without insurance
- Drug driving
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Frequently asked questions about causing injury by dangerous driving
What is classified as dangerous driving?
You may be accused of dangerous driving if your driving falls significantly below the standard expected of a competent and cautious driver, such as if your actions put yourself or others at risk.
Examples of dangerous driving include speeding, aggressive driving, racing, undertaking and ignoring road signs/signals.
Driving when it is not safe for you to do so, such as when you are sleep deprived or otherwise impaired, and driving a vehicle that is unsafe, are also examples of dangerous driving.
What evidence is required for a conviction?
To obtain a conviction for dangerous driving causing serious injury, the prosecution must demonstrate that the driving was significantly below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver and that this led to causing someone else an injury.
Can I defend a serious injury by dangerous driving charge?
Yes, you can defend a serious injury by dangerous driving charge. However, it is advisable to instruct a specialist driving offences solicitor to do so.
We can provide a strong defence that is tailored to the circumstances of your case and gives you the best chances of a successful outcome.
What happens if I am convicted?
In addition to criminal charges, a conviction will lead to an obligatory disqualification from driving for a minimum of 2 years with a compulsory extended re-test.
If you are convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, our solicitors have a strong track record of mitigating penalties for our clients.
We will work hard to provide a strong defence and get your sentence reduced.
What is the penalty for causing serious injury by dangerous driving?
The sentencing guidelines for causing serious injury by dangerous driving state that it is a triable either way offence, with a maximum sentence of five years in custody. The minimum sentence for dangerous driving is 26 weeks in custody.
You will also face an obligatory disqualification from driving for a minimum of 2 years, with a compulsory extended re-test.
Contact our causing injury by dangerous driving solicitors today
If you are due to attend the police station for interview, have been accused of causing injury by dangerous driving, or require any urgent specialist advice or immediate representation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
You can contact a member of our dedicated team of driving offence solicitors in London, Birmingham, and Manchester by telephone on:
- Brent & Camden London Office: 020 7624 7771
- Manchester Office: 0161 835 1638
- Birmingham Office: 0121 614 3333
- City of London: 0207 624 7771, our senior Solicitors and Partners can meet by appointment in the City.
Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk
Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
24/7 legal representation for causing injury by dangerous driving
Please contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our driving offence lawyers for immediate advice and representation.
For urgent representation and advice, you can contact our Emergency Number: 07836 577 556 and we will provide you with the assistance you need.
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