Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 / The Time Best Law Firms 2026 / 40+ Years of Expert Legal Practice in London
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 / The Time Best Law Firms 2026 / 40+ Years of Expert Legal Practice in London
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, Lewis Nedas Law represents motorists facing investigations and prosecutions for causing death by dangerous driving and other serious road traffic offences throughout London and England & Wales.
If you have been arrested, invited to attend a police interview or charged with causing death by dangerous driving, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity is essential. Contact our criminal defence solicitors on +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form for confidential legal advice.
Call +44 20 7387 2032 Make a Confidential EnquiryCausing death by dangerous driving is one of the most serious offences prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Investigations are often complex and involve specialist collision investigators, forensic experts, digital evidence and detailed witness enquiries.
A conviction can have life-changing consequences, including imprisonment, lengthy driving disqualification and a lasting impact on your personal and professional life.
Our solicitors provide strategic legal advice throughout every stage of the investigation, from police interviews through to Crown Court proceedings, sentencing and, where appropriate, appeals.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised for its work in serious criminal defence.
Our credentials include:
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026
Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026
More than 40 years' experience in criminal defence
Partner-led representation
Representation before Crown Courts across England and Wales
Extensive experience advising clients facing serious motoring offence allegations
Close collaboration with leading King's Counsel, collision reconstruction experts and forensic specialists
Every case is assessed on its own facts, with advice based upon the available evidence, the applicable law and your individual circumstances.
Causing death by dangerous driving is an offence under Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
To secure a conviction, the prosecution must prove that:
Your driving fell far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver.
It would have been obvious to a competent and careful driver that the manner of driving was dangerous.
The driving caused the death of another person.
The prosecution must establish both the standard of driving and the legal issue of causation.
Investigations following a fatal road traffic collision are thorough and often begin immediately after the incident.
They may involve:
Collision reconstruction
CCTV and dashcam footage
Mobile phone analysis
Vehicle examinations
Toxicology evidence
Witness statements
Expert forensic reports
The evidence gathered during the investigation will often form the basis of any criminal proceedings.
Obtaining specialist legal advice before participating in interviews can help protect your legal position.
Every fatal collision has its own circumstances.
Depending on the evidence, issues may include:
Whether the driving was legally dangerous.
Causation.
Mechanical defects.
Medical emergencies.
Road conditions.
Actions of other road users.
Visibility and weather conditions.
Expert collision reconstruction evidence.
Where appropriate, our solicitors instruct independent experts to examine the prosecution evidence and provide objective analysis.
The penalties for causing death by dangerous driving are severe.
Depending on the offence date, the applicable legislation and the facts of the case, the court may impose:
A substantial custodial sentence.
Mandatory driving disqualification.
An extended driving test before your licence can be restored.
When determining sentence, the court considers a range of aggravating and mitigating factors together with the Sentencing Council guidelines.
Our solicitors prepare detailed mitigation and advise clients throughout the sentencing process.
We also advise clients facing allegations involving:
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Dangerous driving.
Careless driving.
Causing death by careless driving.
Serious motoring offences before the Crown Court.
Lewis Nedas Law has extensive experience representing motorists facing serious criminal proceedings arising from fatal road traffic collisions.
Our work includes advising clients throughout police investigations, Crown Court prosecutions and sentencing proceedings involving allegations of dangerous driving and other serious road traffic offences.
Our specialist motoring offence team includes Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Wood, both of whom have extensive experience representing clients facing serious driving allegations. Where appropriate, they work alongside leading King's Counsel, collision reconstruction experts and independent forensic specialists to provide comprehensive legal representation.
If you become involved in a fatal road traffic investigation:
Early legal advice enables your solicitor to assess the evidence, explain your legal position and develop an appropriate defence strategy.
Yes. Causing death by dangerous driving is an indictable-only offence heard in the Crown Court.
Yes. The offence carries significant custodial sentencing powers, depending on the facts of the case and the applicable legislation.
A conviction normally results in mandatory disqualification and an extended driving test before your licence can be restored.
Yes. Independent collision reconstruction and forensic evidence can be important in appropriate cases.
Yes. We represent motorists throughout London and across England and Wales.
If you are under investigation or facing prosecution for causing death by dangerous driving, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity can make a significant difference.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026. Our experienced criminal defence solicitors represent motorists facing the most serious road traffic prosecutions throughout London and across England and Wales.
Your matter will be handled by Jeffrey Lewis or Keith Wood, both of whom have extensive experience advising clients facing serious motoring offence investigations and Crown Court proceedings.
To speak with one of our specialist solicitors, call +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a confidential consultation.
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