New York Hit & Run Accident Lawyers
Hit & run accidents are on the rise in New York City.
In 2016, at least 37 people were killed by hit and run drivers in NYC. This is a 28% hike from 2015.
If you have been hurt in a hit and run accident, promptly seek any emergency medical attention necessary. In addition, be sure to report your accident to law enforcement or the property owner.
Employment accidents must be reported to the employer without delay.
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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has previously enacted his “Vision Zero” program aimed at eliminating traffic deaths citywide. However, NYC’s hit & run driver epidemic and the resulting fatalities have dampened the plan’s prospects for success.
Accordingly, to save your rights to file a case for monetary compensation, make sure to have your accident thoroughly documented.
Further, any injuries should be promptly diagnosed by a medical doctor.
If your accident may involve a claim against the State or City of New York, a Notice of Claim must be filed within ninety (90) days of the accident.
In just over 5,000 hit and run accidents, police apprehended just 8%, or 423 of the drivers responsible.
If you need help filing a claim for injuries sustained in a Hit & Run accident, click here to view our Automobile Accident Blog.
Call our personal injury attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Our hit & run accident lawyers represent injury victims throughout New York City.
Let us review your case and medical records. We will present your options for pursuing a legal claim.
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