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Hit & Run

In most cases, a person involved in an accident is required to stop, provide information and render aid, if necessary. Failure to stop after an accident is labeled a “hit and run" and can have serious consequences ranging from fines to prison time. Penalties for hit and run charges vary, depending on the extent of the damage and the driver’s criminal driving history. In addition if a hit and run driver injures somebody, the driver may be liable for civil penalties, including punitive damages.

In most cases there is “uninsured (or under-insured) motorist coverage” through your policy for a hit and run accident even if the at-fault party is not found. "Under-insured" motorist coverage applies if the at-fault driver does not have enough coverage to cover your losses. If you have been injured in a hit and run accident, contact the attorneys at D’Amore & Associates to make sure your rights as an innocent victim are protected.

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