Common Causes of Pedestrian Car Accidents
Pedestrian car accidents cause thousands of injuries and deaths every year in the United States. According to the NHTSA in a 2014 report, pedestrians account for 14 percent of all road fatalities. Knowing the causes of pedestrian car accidents can help to reduce your risk of being injured in a pedestrian accident.
If you or a loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident, contact a personal injury attorney today. The injury lawyer can help you fight for justice and recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and more.
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How can a personal injury attorney help in a hit and run?
If you are involved in a car accident that results in damage or injury, do not leave the scene. Fleeing the scene is known as a hit and run offense and may be deemed either a misdemeanor or a felony. Hit and run accidents are very serious – seeking a personal injury attorney who specializes in these accidents can provide you the best legal representation.
In most states, if you leave an accident scene that involves injury or death, the consequences could include a very lengthy imprisonment and a substantial fine. If you damage a vehicle that does not result in injury to its occupants, this is usually considered a Class C misdemeanor, as long as the property damage is very low, less than $200. This level of damage can still incur a fine. Additional damage results in a greater fine and possibly additional jail time.
No matter the circumstances, it is never wise to flee the scene of an accident. However, if you do find yourself in this situation, it is vital to seek legal representation by a lawyer who can explain your options and who will fight in your best interest. Authorities will often rely on eyewitness accounts and physical evidence collected from the accident scene to make their case against you. A good attorney can use those things to benefit your case.