The behavior of the perpetrator of the crime of causing serious injury by negligence must cause the actual injury result of others, and it is required that this injury reach the level of serious injury to constitute a crime. If negligence causes minor injuries, it does not constitute a crime, and the actor only bears civil liability for compensation.
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Punishment:
Article 235 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that whoever negligently injures others and causes serious injuries shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention. Where there are other provisions in this Law, such provisions shall prevail.
1. Whoever commits this crime shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention.
2. Where there are other provisions in this Law, such provisions shall prevail. For example, if an accidental explosion causes serious injuries, it shall be handled in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 1 15 of this Law; Personnel engaged in transportation command in violation of regulations, causing major accidents and serious injuries, shall be dealt with in accordance with Article 133 of this Law.
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