NJ Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident
Princeton NJ motorcycle accidents can leave victims with permanent disabilities, exorbitant hospital bills and ongoing care costs and considerations. All of this can happen in the blink of an eye with one bad move by a driver who collides with a motorcycle.
While any motor vehicle accident case will take time to unravel the facts regarding who was at fault and how much compensation victims should receive, this task is made even more difficult by a hit and run driver because the driver remains unknown. When drivers flee the scene of an accident, they fail to take responsibility for their actions. You need an aggressive legal team to work for you to uncover the truth and fight for your compensation.
There are many reasons a driver might leave the scene of an accident, but none of them is a sufficient excuse, either morally or legally. Perhaps the driver did not have insurance at the time and was afraid of the financial ramifications. The driver might have been driving while intoxicated and did not want to be arrested for DUI. While these fears are understandable, it does not give drivers the right to leave victims behind on the roadway after an accident. It is cowardly, and when caught, the choice they made to flee will ultimately bring far harsher consequences.
It is illegal to leave the scene of an accident without exchanging insurance and contact information, but it is also reprehensible to leave behind accident victims without making sure they are not seriously injured. If the hit and run driver leaves an injured victim behind, the victim may suffer more extensively, have permanent disabilities or disfigurement or even die without immediate medical attention.
At Lependorf & Silverstein, we take only a limited number of cases so we can devote all of our efforts to the best possible outcome. We build close and direct relationships with our clients to ensure we learn as much as possible about you and your case. If you or a loved one was injured or killed by a hit and run driver in a motorcycle accident, we may be able to help you. Call our New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyers today for a free case analysis.
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