New York Hit and Run Attorney

Have you been charged with leaving the scene of the accident in Manhattan?

If you have been involved in an accident with another person or pedestrian, you are generally required to exchange information in order to let the appropriate agencies such as insurance adjusters or police officials deal with the situation through the proper legal channels. If you have been involved in an accident and you leave the scene, you may be charged with hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident.

If you left the scene of an accident, you could not only be criminally charged, but the individual or individuals who suffered property damage and/or injury could take you to civil court in order to recover monetary compensation for their injuries, property and mental pain and suffering. This could be extremely devastating to you and your family. Even if the accident was not your fault, you are still required to stop and exchange information.

Manhattan Leaving the Scene of the Accident Lawyer

If you are contacted by a law enforcement agency soon after you allegedly left  the scene of an accident that you were involved in, it is in your best interests to contact an attorney before you go down to the station to speak with the police. Unfortunately, the situation doesn’t generate much sympathy for your personal situation and the law enforcement agents might not be as understanding as you would hope for.

A Manhattan hit and run lawyer at Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP can offer you the legal assistance that you need. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances of your accident were. Even if the accident was only partially your fault, you could still face a criminal charge.

The lawyers at HH&I understand that these types of cases can be confusing and contradictory information can result in further misunderstanding and complexities. Your attorney can conduct an independent investigation of the circumstances in order to get a clearer idea of what actually occurred. With that information, your legal representative can help to build a strong defense on your behalf.

Have you been charged with leaving the scene of an accident? If you need a defense attorney, contact a New York Hit and Run Lawyer at Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP. If you live in Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Nassau County or Westchester County, we can also assist you.