Hit and Run Injuries

Hit and run is a legal term that is used when a person causes or is involved in a car accident and then flees the scene of the accident. People who are involved in accidents with other vehicles or accidents that have led to property damage are supposed to report the accidents. They are not supposed to drive off and act as if the accident never happened. 

Of all personal injury cases, none demonstrates recklessness and negligence as well as a hit and run case. When a person causes or is involved in a motor vehicle accident and he/she drives off without stopping, he/she is clearly exercising poor judgment. Not only is the person acting irresponsibly, but also criminally, as hit and run is a criminal offense that is punishable with jail time and fines in the state of California.

Additionally, aside from being punished by the criminal system, people that commit hit and run may be held liable by the civil system if another person sustained hit and run injuries from the accident. When people have injuries from hit and run accidents, they may file a civil lawsuit to collect damages from the person who fled the scene of the accident. Monetary damages may be collected for the injured parties’ medical bills, property damage and pain and suffering. Extra compensation may also be awarded to victims in the form of punitive damages to punish hit and run offenders for their blatant negligence.

Do you need a Hit and Run Injury Attorney?

After a person has sustained injuries from a hit and run accident, he/she should meet with a skilled personal injury attorney, like the attorneys at Cohn & Swartzon. At Cohn & Swartzon, we have helped countless victims with hit and run injuries collect substantial settlements and awards in Orange County. 

Orange County Hit and Run Injury Lawyers

If you are looking for Orange County brain and spinal cord injury lawyers that are experienced, dependable and committed to obtaining exceptional results, look no further than Cohn & Swartzon. We represent those who have been injured and/or involved traumatic accidents.

Contact the Orange County hit and run attorneys at Cohn & Swartzon today!