1. Traffic accidents can be prosecuted without a lawyer. Details are as follows:
(1) If a civil lawsuit is filed, it is up to the parties themselves to decide whether to entrust a lawyer to represent them;
(2) In criminal proceedings, if the defendant is unable to entrust a defense lawyer, he may apply for judicial assistance or defend himself.
2. Legal basis: Article 61 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law.
The parties and legal representatives may entrust one or two persons as agents ad litem.
The following persons may be entrusted as agents ad litem:
(1) Lawyers and grassroots legal service workers;
(2) Close relatives or staff members of the parties concerned;
(three) citizens recommended by the community, units and relevant social groups where the parties are located.
Second, what is the prosecution process of traffic accident crime?
1, prosecution accepted. If a party to a traffic accident brings a lawsuit for damages, it shall submit a complaint to the court. If it meets the conditions for prosecution after examination by the court, it shall file a case within seven days after accepting it; Those who do not meet the requirements shall make a ruling within seven days, and those who refuse to accept it may appeal;
2. The court shall send a copy of the attached indictment to the defendant within five days after filing the case, and the defendant shall submit a reply within 15 days, and the court shall form a collegial panel to review the litigation materials and make necessary pre-trial preparations;
3. Notify the participants in the proceedings three days before the court session. Check the participants before the court session, announce the court discipline, inform the parties of their litigation rights and obligations, and ask whether to apply for withdrawal;
4. Conduct court investigation, court debate, court debate conclusion and mediation.