Hit and Run Accident Attorney

Getting involved in a traffic accident can be overwhelming. The anxiety and fear can quickly override common sense causing you to drive off even when you know that you need to pull over and exchange useful information with the other driver. In the state of California, leaving the scene of an accident is one of the major driving offenses and it comes with very harsh penalties. The team of criminal defense lawyers here at our downtown LA law firm always employ the most aggressive legal strategies in order to protect our clients that have been involved in hit and run incidents anywhere within the state of California. California legislation requires that all drivers who have been involved in an accident pull over immediately and exchange insurance and driver’s license information with the other driver. This is regardless of who is at fault; failure to do so may lead to felony or misdemeanor hit and run charges. Hit and run accidents may also involve a single car where the driver flees the scene after destroying property or hitting a pedestrian.

Forms of hit and run cases that we normally handle

• property damage caused by the driver hitting a parked car
• the driver hitting a pedestrian causing wrongful death or serious injury
• property damage caused by the driver hitting a telephone pole

Felony and Misdemeanor Hit and Run

How serious the accident is determines the level of the crime. For instance, in a situation where no person is injured but property is destroyed, this may be judged as a misdemeanor. However, if the hit and run accident involves the death of a person or very serious injury that involves long recovery, the driver might face more serious charges. In many instances, drivers who flee the scene of the accident do so because they fear that they might be found to have committed another offense such as:

• driving a stolen vehicle
• driving under the influence
• driving under suspension
• reckless driving
• driving without insurance

At our downtown LA law firm – we have many years of courtroom experience and a consistent track record for successfully resolving hit and run cases. With our team of highly qualified and dedicated lawyers, you are sure to receive a solid defense strategy that will ultimately lead to the charges getting dropped or significantly reduced. For optimal results, you should seek help from our offices immediately after the hit and run incident has occurred.

Preventive Measures

In the event that you are involved in a hit and run car accident, it is recommended that you do not give details to either the insurance firm or the police, regardless of who is at fault for the car accident, without having a lawyer present. Ideally, your attorney should have sufficient experience in dealing with hit and run cases. By contacting our downtown LA law firm as soon as the incident occurs, you will have made a significant impact on the outcome of your court case. To get an in-depth analysis of your case please contact our downtown LA law firm for a consultation.