Choque y Fuga

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:

Hit and run cases present unique challenges that require immediate legal action. The absence of an identified driver makes these cases more complex but by no means impossible to pursue successfully.

• ›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:

Hit and run accidents take many forms, from pedestrian strikes to property damage collisions. Each requires a specific approach to pursuing compensation through available insurance coverage.

• ›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:

The actions you take immediately following a hit and run can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation later. Knowing the right steps is essential to protecting your claim.

• ›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:

Many accident victims believe that an unidentified driver means no compensation is available. In reality, several insurance mechanisms exist specifically to protect hit and run victims.

• ›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:

Hit and run claims involve technical insurance issues and strict deadlines that require specialized legal knowledge. Proper handling of these claims is essential to a successful outcome.

• ›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:

Proving a hit and run claim requires immediate action to preserve evidence and identify available insurance coverage. Our team acts quickly to build the strongest possible case.

• ›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:

Understanding the distinction between criminal prosecution and civil claims is essential for hit and run victims. These are separate legal processes with different goals and evidentiary standards.

• ›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:

Victims of hit and run accidents need a law firm that will not give up when the driver is unknown. Our team has extensive experience pursuing these complex claims to successful resolutions.

• ›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.