By Duy Duc Vo
We have recently seen and heard the deaths of victims of traffic accidents, including accidents. In the framework of the book, we only make recommendations on the liability of the direct cause of the crash. However, liability is not fully covered by the 2005 Civil Code. An unspoken fact remains, and although drivers are unconfirmed, it is presumed to be deadly. There is no need to compensate as much as to nourish the injured and support the children and their loved ones for the rest of their lives.
The author eager would like to express to the lawmakers quickly amended these provisions and quickly introduced heavier penalties and higher liability, as well as ongoing liability for victims and victims’ families. Under the guidance of Resolution No. 03 of the Superior Judges’ Council Resolution No. 03 of 2006, this includes reasonable monthly expenses for the care and treatment of victims and reasonable expenses for regular persons, caring for the victims.
As such, the Superior Judge’s Council also recognizes the liability for damages that sometimes exceeds even the loss of life. Compensation for the victim is sometimes much lower than for the disabled.
Of course, when actions lead to human death, we also need to consider many factors as unintentional or willful, mental, psychological… But as analyzed, human life is priceless. And this invaluable reminder always reminds us that any inattention is worth the price, sometimes with our own lives.
It should also be said that our law does not specify punitive damage. In the common law system in developed countries, the responsibility for compensation for mental losses is enormous. The value of these compensation cases usually amounts to tens of millions of dollars. The punishment of such laws can deter people and punish criminal acts. Unfortunately, in our country, the law only stopped only at hundred million of VND, a number too modest compared to a human life.