Hit and Run Accidents

01.Hit & Run Cases Are Different — and Time Is Critical

For many reasons, hit and run accidents are some of the most legally complex cases in New York. Largely because there’s often:

• ›No identified driver
• ›No insurance information
• ›Rapidly disappearing evidence
• ›Confusing deadlines and reporting rules

Insurance companies take advantage of that confusion to delay, deny, and hope you miss a step that kills your claim. That’s why early action is critical. Evidence must be preserved fast — traffic cameras, security footage, witnesses, and insurance coverage don’t wait.

02.Hit & Run Accidents We Handle Across NYC

We represent victims of all types of hit and run accidents, including:

• ›Pedestrian hit and run accidents
• ›Bicycle and e-bike hit and runs
• ›Parked car hit and run collisions
• ›Hit and runs in parking garages
• ›Delivery scooter and commercial vehicle hit and runs
• ›Intersection and crosswalk hit and runs
• ›Fatal hit and run accidents

From Manhattan and Brooklyn to Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and New Jersey — we know how to pursue compensation even when the driver is gone.

03.What To Do After a Hit & Run in New York City

What you do in the hours after a hit and run can determine whether you recover compensation. Key steps include:

• ›Report the accident to the police immediately
• ›Seek medical attention — even if injuries seem minor
• ›Document the scene, damage, and injuries
• ›Identify witnesses if possible
• ›Avoid recorded insurance statements without legal guidance

Missed reports, late filings, or incomplete documentation can jeopardize your claim. We step in early to protect you from those mistakes.

04.How Compensation Works When the Driver Is Unknown

Many people believe that if the driver isn’t found, there’s no case. That’s wrong. Compensation may still be available through:

• ›Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage
• ›Supplementary Uninsured Motorist (SUM) coverage
• ›MVAIC (Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation) claims

05.Navigating Complex Hit & Run Claims

These claims are technical, deadline-driven, and aggressively contested. We handle:

• ›UM and SUM benefit disputes
• ›MVAIC eligibility and filings
• ›Lawsuits for pain and suffering when injuries qualify
• ›Serious injury threshold analysis under NY law

Running doesn’t erase liability — it just changes how the claim is fought.

06.How We Prove Hit & Run Claims

Speed, strategy, and pressure are very important factors in winning hit and run cases. That is why our team often moves quickly to:

• ›Secure traffic camera and surveillance footage
• ›Locate and interview witnesses
• ›Coordinate with law enforcement
• ›Analyze insurance policies and coverage
• ›Challenge carrier denials aggressively

Insurance companies expect victims to give up. We don’t.

07.Criminal vs. Civil Hit & Run Cases

A criminal hit and run case punishes the driver — it does not compensate victims. Civil claims are how injured people recover:

• ›Medical expenses
• ›Lost wages
• ›Pain and suffering
• ›Long-term disability damages

Whether or not criminal charges are filed, civil compensation may still be available. We pursue it independently and aggressively.

08.Why Victims Choose Our Firm

Most firms hesitate when there’s no named defendant. We don’t. Instead, we take informed initiative and offer:

• ›Trial attorneys, not claim processors
• ›Deep experience with MVAIC, UM, and SUM claims
• ›Emergency legal response when evidence is at risk
• ›24/7 availability
• ›No fee unless we win

We represent clients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and New Jersey.