1. Whether the other party needs to hire a lawyer in traffic accident prosecution is not stipulated by law. Whether to hire a lawyer should consider the following factors:
(1) Whether the case is serious and whether the amount involved is large;
(2) whether the legal knowledge is firm;
(3) Whether there is time to deal with these specific problems;
(4) Whether the economy is rich, because it costs lawyers' fees, etc.
2. Legal basis: Article 58 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, how to stipulate the lawyer's fee for traffic accidents
The lawyer's fee is generally calculated according to the proportion of the amount involved in the case and the local lawyer's service standard. The level of lawyers' fees has been clearly stipulated in the country, but the fee document gives a range of fees, and the specific amount is determined by the parties after consultation with lawyers. According to the nature, cause and complexity of the case. Countries usually set a minimum standard for attorney fees. If the case is complicated, difficult and time-consuming, the lawyer's fee may be four times the minimum standard. This requires both parties to negotiate according to the case. In addition, there is also a risk agency charging method, that is, the parties do not pay or only pay a small amount of fees, and the lawyer will collect the money according to the previously agreed proportion after winning the case.