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Hit & Run Accidents
What Should You Do When You’re the Victim of a Hit & Run Case?
Langella & Langella has a combined 40 years of experience representing victims of hit and runs, on Long Island and all five boroughs of New York. If you or your loved one has encountered a hit and run case, do not waste any time filing a report about it. If the hit and run accident led to injury or a fatality, report the case to the police immediately.
Property Damage in New York
The state of New York gives victims of such accidents a maximum of 10 days to file a report to the DMV. The property damage should equate to $1,000 or greater for this to be a requirement.
Hit & run attorneys On Long Island
Tens of thousands of hit and run cases occur in New York state every year, and many victims are left with property damage, injuries, and even fatalities in some cases. If you are the victim of such an accident, we can help you get the justice you deserve.
Langella & Langella’s team of hit and run attorneys never stick to one type of legal strategy for all clients. Instead, we make sure to understand every detail of your case so that we can create a plan that works best for you.
Understanding a Hit & Run
A hit and run is an accident in which a vehicle collides with another vehicle, person, or other property (and damages it), and a person in the accident flees the scene. Regardless of the accident's scale, all parties involved are legally obligated to identify themselves and offer aid to anyone affected.
Which party is at fault for the accident is also irrelevant. The requirements remain the same. There are 3 steps to the process (in which the last step is conditional based on the details mentioned below).
- Stopping to see if the accident led to any property damage or injury of one or more persons.
- Sharing your insurance and contact information with other people involved in the accident (for example, another car driver). You must also retrieve this information from the other party(s) involved.
- Calling 911 if a person(s) is injured or killed or if you expect the property damage to equate to over $1,500. You must wait for an emergency officer to arrive so that they can file a report.
Avoiding any of these three steps will be legally considered a hit and run. If you are involved in an accident in which another person does not follow these steps, you can build a case against them. Call (631) 348-9500 to contact Langella & Langella today.
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Traffic Violation or Criminal Case?
In New York State the Penalties of a Hit & Run Can Vary Based on the Following:
- It is considered a traffic violation if one involved party leaves the scene without sharing their insurance and contact information and there is only property damage.
- Leaving the scene without sharing insurance and contact information when a person is injured is considered a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a criminal offense.
- It is considered a Class E felony if a party leaves the scene without sharing their insurance and contact information when another party has suffered serious injuries.
- It is considered a Class D felony if a party leaves the scene without sharing their insurance and contact information when there is a fatality.
How Langella & Langella Can Help You
Michael Langella & Lindsay Langella, are experienced attorneys who have a proven track record of success in representing hit and run victims. We will secure the best possible financial outcome for your injuries. We understand the nuances of such cases, allowing us to create a defense strategy that can potentially get the most favorable outcome in your case. Therefore, in these accidents, here’s how our firm can help.
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