INJURY AND DEATH OFFENCES IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE

Abstract

Injury and death offences in traffic accident caused by criminal negligence which form the subject of this study are quite important at the present time. As a result of traffic accidents which happen because of drivers' behaviours contrary to attention and care liabilities, many people are injured or even killed. In this regard, elements of crime and problems faced in practice have been mentioned. On the other hand, how penal responsibilities of offenders will be settled has been evaluated within the framework of doctrine and court decisions by taking into account existing principles and special occasions for negligent offences in criminal law. Finally, statistical information concerning reckless injury and killing crimes experienced in traffic in Turkey have been included.