Hit and Run Accident Lawyers in New York City

New York City sees nearly 300 hit-and-run accidents each year that result in property damage or injuries. The majority of these reckless drivers are never arrested. But that doesn’t mean you should bear the financial responsibility. By working with an experienced hit-and-run accident lawyer, you can recover compensation, work to find out who caused your crash, and hold them accountable.

Do I Need an Attorney After a Hit & Run?

Yes. You should always reach out to a lawyer after a crash like this. You will likely have many damages, and you may be unsure of what to do next. A lawyer can take the burden off your shoulders and help you decide what actions to take.

Finding the At-Fault Driver

Finding the person who caused your accident may require an in-depth investigation, and the police may not be an enormous help. You may need to review traffic cameras, video footage from local stores in the area, and interview eyewitnesses.

At HKD, we’ve been in this situation before and have strategies to find the person responsible for a hit-and-run accident.

Dealing with Insurance Companies

Once you find the at-fault driver, you must submit a car accident insurance claim with their liability insurance. However, even if you cannot find them or they do not have insurance, you still have options.

You may be able to file a claim through your own insurance company. Your uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance coverage should provide help in this situation.

The insurance company will try to pay you as little as possible, so even if you make a first-party claim, you should have a hit-and-run lawyer on your side.

Were You Hit by a Driver Who Left the Scene?

There are many reasons that an at-fault driver may leave the scene of an accident. In most cases, they are negligent and want to avoid the consequences.

Negligence is a legal theory indicating that they had a duty to drive safely, and they failed to uphold that duty, which caused damages to someone else. A negligent driver is financially responsible for the losses they cause.

Other reasons a hit-and-run driver might leave the scene include:

• They didn’t have a driver’s license
• They were uninsured
• They were under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• They were driving while distracted
• They know they were violating the law

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