Sanxia Accident Victims' Families Denied Apology, Seek Justice Through Legal Avenues

Fourteen months after a devastating traffic accident in Sanxia, Taiwan, that killed four people and injured eleven, the families of the victims are still struggling to find justice. They accuse the family of the deceased perpetrator, Yu Wen-cheng, of showing no remorse and avoiding any form of apology or substantive compensation.

The victims' families report that Yu Wen-cheng's family has remained completely absent since the accident. They allege that the family has used legal avenues, such as limited inheritance, to evade responsibility, effectively treating the tragedy as if it were unrelated to them. This lack of acknowledgment has exacerbated the trauma for survivors and bereaved families, many of whom suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and have had their lives severely impacted.

One mother, whose daughter was among the victims, shared her anguish on the accident's anniversary. She detailed how the grief and stress of losing her child led to her developing thyroid cancer, depression, and anxiety. She directly blamed Yu Wen-cheng for taking her daughter and criticized his family for their apparent lack of conscience and for using legal loopholes instead of offering sincere apologies or compensation.

Legal experts are exploring potential avenues for the victims. One lawyer pointed to a provision in the Civil Code that allows creditors to trace assets gifted by a debtor within two years prior to their death. This could potentially be a breakthrough for the victims' families, allowing them to pursue compensation from assets that were transferred to heirs before Yu Wen-cheng's death, even if the estate itself is insufficient or has been renounced.

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Do you have a conscience? Your father's inheritance is not enough to compensate. If you had a conscience, you should take responsibility, instead of using limited inheritance and just finding lawyers to constantly deduct compensation fees. There is no sincerity, you continue to be heartless!