Hit and Run Accidents - FREDSON STATMORE BITTERMAN

Serving Clients Injured in Hit and Run Accidents Throughout New Jersey

Hit and run accidents can come in a variety of forms, ranging from a driver unknowingly fleeing the scene of a minor accident, to a driver causing injury and damage and the scene in order to avoid legal and financial consequence.
Victims of hit and runs are often left in shock. It can be very difficult to collect one’s self after any kind of traumatic motor vehicle accident, and take the steps necessary to remain safe, while obtaining the necessary information to protect one’s rights.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, and an involved party left the scene of that accident, our New Jersey personal injury law firm may still be able to help you and your family recover the financial compensation that you need and deserve for your injuries and the resulting damages.

At The Law Office of Fredson & Statmore, our attorneys have extensive experience helping clients to resolve complex hit and run cases across the State of New Jersey. Call our office to discuss your unique needs and concerns when it comes to any kind of hit and run accident injury in a free and confidential consultation with our attorney team today.

Why Do Drivers Flee the Scene of an Accident?

Drivers may have many different reasons for leaving the scene of an accident before providing their information or discussing the situation with the authorities. Reasons for fleeing the scene of a hit and run accident vary, but some of the most common causes include:

The driver was drunk
The driver is uninsured/underinsured
The driver has a criminal history, or is on probation
The driver is driving a stolen vehicle
The driver’s car contains contraband such as illegal drugs or weapons

It is important to understand that although the negligent driver may have his or her own personal reasons for fleeing the scene, they are still liable for their actions. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of experience sorting through evidence from hit and run accidents, and helping our clients recover the compensation they deserve for their medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and emotional and physical pain and suffering.

What to Do After a Hit and Run Accident

If you have been involved in a hit and run accident, it should be the number one priority to ensure that you and any passengers are safe before moving or exiting your vehicle. If you or your passengers are injured, call 911 immediately.

Beyond these immediate measures, it is also highly recommended that, if possible, you:

Write down the license plate – Ideally, if the license plate is visible and legible, that is the best case scenario. Writing this down as quickly as possible will reduce the risk of forgetting at a later time

Record other details – Make, model, and color of the car are also incredibly helpful, especially if you were able to get a partial license plate number

Take as many pictures as possible – This is the case with any car accident, but is particularly crucial when the other party has left the scene of the accident.

Look around for other witnesses – Perhaps they saw something differently or more clearly than you. Get their names, contact information, and record whatever details they are able to recall. A witness to corroborate your testimony can be vital in a civil or criminal lawsuit.

Never pursue the fleeing vehicle – Not only could this action put you and any passengers in danger, you would also be fleeing the scene rather than allowing the authorities to do their job. The most important thing for victims to focus on is their own safety and acquiring as much information as possible

It is also illegal to send a text message to an individual operating a motor vehicle if the sender knows that the recipient is driving

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Recovering Compensation for Hit and Run Injuries

As with any car accident injury, your first avenue for recovering compensation will be through your own car insurance policy. However, if and when your own policy is insufficient for covering the expense of the damages you have suffered as a result of a hit and run accident, or your insurance company is contesting the extent of the damages you are claiming, it is highly recommended that you consult with our New Jersey hit and run lawyers.

If you have the information of the offending driver, we can help you to file an injury claim with their insurance provider. Or, if you do not have this information, their insurance policy does not fully cover your damages, or they do not have car insurance at all, we can help you to effectively demonstrate to your own insurance provider the full extent of the damages you have suffered, and ultimately help you recover full and fair compensation.

Contact Our New Jersey Distracted Driving Attorneys Today

At The Law Office of Fredson Statmore Bitterman, our personal injury attorneys have more than 50 years of experience helping clients injured by the negligence of distracted drivers recover full and fair compensation throughout the state of New Jersey.

Our team of personal injury lawyers is led by a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney, and we have already won millions of dollars in successful verdicts and settlements for our clients. Allow us to put our proven track record of success to work for you.

Contact us today to speak with us in a free and confidential consultation regarding your distracted driving accident. We will review your options for recovering compensation for your injuries and damages.