What if You Didn’t Cause the Accident?

If you didn’t cause the accident, it’s still possible to be charged with hit and run. The act of leaving the scene after an accident is often enough to get slapped with a hit and run charge. Even if you’re the one who got hit, you’re required by law to stay on the scene, unless of course, you are transported to the hospital. After any type of collision, with a car, pedestrian, truck, motorcycle or bicycle, you must wait on the scene, whether you caused the accident or not. If you have extenuating circumstances or a compelling reason for leaving the scene, especially if you were a victim or you did not cause the accident, you need to tell your criminal defense lawyer immediately.

Avoid a Hit and Run Charge

• Stop or pullover after an accident.
• Provide identification on the scene.
• Give any assistance or render aid to the best of your abilities.

What if Somebody Got Hurt?

Depending upon the unique circumstances of your particular case, whether or not somebody was injured in the crash could have a serious impact on your potential conviction or penalties. If it was only a case of property damage, you could be looking at less serious penalties or additional charges. If somebody was injured or even killed, and you’ve been charged with hit and run, the stakes are going to be high. If you’re being charged with hit and run in a case involving somebody who got injured or was killed, you need to get with your criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.