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Hit and Run FAQs

What is a “hit and run”?

A hit and run occurs when a motorist is involved in an auto accident and does not stop at the scene to exchange contact information, provide medical assistance or speak with law enforcement officers who may arrive on the scene. Also referred to leaving the scene of the accident, a hit and run is a serious criminal offense.

Even if I can’t locate the driver who caused the accident, can I still recover financial damages?

It is possible that you can still recover financial compensation following a serious hit and run accident, even when the person who caused the accident has fled the scene and cannot be located. Your own insurance company may cover financial damages for your injuries.

Are there criminal penalties associated with a hit and run accident?

Yes. There are criminal penalties that a driver may face for leaving the scene of the accident. Leaving the scene of an accident that results in bodily injury or death is a felony offense. If convicted, a driver may face years in state prison as well as fines, community service, probation and driver’s license suspension or revocation.

What happens if the driver who left the scene is found?

If the driver who committed the hit and run is located at a later date, it may be possible for your attorney to bring a lawsuit against him or her to seek financial compensation for your injuries. The driver would face prosecution in criminal court as well as the legal recourse that your Boston personal injury lawyer takes.

What is my claim worth? How much money can I recover?

This will vary on a case to case basis. The specific circumstances of your Boston hit and run accident, your insurance coverage, whether the driver who fled the scene is located, the extent of your injuries and a number of other factors will all determine the value of your claim. Boston accident attorney Brian Bagby can evaluate your hit and run claim in order to determine the value of your case – and then take legal action to recover that amount in full.

Contact Boston hit and run accident lawyer Brian Bagby today to have your questions answered.