Hit and Run Accident Victims May Be Eligible For
Compensation
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Recently, a 27 year old man has been
arrested for a hit and run car accident that killed a 25 year-old man in
Suffolk County. The person responsible for the accident was arrested by the Vehicular
Crime Unit of the Suffolk County Police and charged with fleeing the scene of
an accident and failing to report a fatality. Police combed through
registration records and, within a very short period, located the car’s owner
and the car itself, which was recovered in an auto repair shop in Hempstead.
Alarming Large Numbers
It may be a surprise to learn that hit and
run car accidents are more common than one might think. It is a sad fact that up
to 18% of pedestrian accident fatalities across
the United States involve a driver who left the scene of the accident without
reporting its occurrence. New York state figures are no
different to what is going on across the rest of the nation.
If you, or a member of your family, were
injured in a hit and run car accident in Bronx, Brooklyn, Nassau or Suffolk Counties,
you may be able to file a compensation claim against the person who caused your
injuries. However, hit and run accidents can be complex situations. In order to
ensure you get the justice you deserve, you should contact an aggressive and experienced
car accident attorney.
Just as Defendant was caught and arrested
for the hit and run car accident, it is possible for the family of the deceased
25 year old to consider filing a wrongful death claim for the loss of their
family member. It is far easier to file for compensation if the hit and run
driver has been located.
If the driver of the
hit-and-run car accident is found, then damages can be sought for negligent actions.
The amount may cover medical costs, loss of income and an amount of compensation for pain and
suffering.
If you do not have ownership
of a car and you were hit as a pedestrian, you might possibly be able to get an
uninsured motorist claim through the use of a household member's insurance.
There is also an organisation called the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification
Corporation (MVAIC). This offers compensation for bodily injury to victims of
uninsured motorists, which is equivalent to drivers who flee after a hit and
run car accident.
Contact Our Car Accident Law Firm Today
There are various
options open for compensation for hit and run car accident victims, whether it
is for an injury or a fatality. If you have been injured in a hit and run car
accident then you should contact our experienced car accident lawyer to arrange
a free consultation. Our lawyers are available at 800-893-9645.
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