If someone causes a car accident, they are legally obligated to remain at the scene of the accident and do the bare minimum – exchange insurance information. When a driver leaves the scene of an accident, it is not only frustrating, but it is illegal.

If you were hit by a driver and the driver fled the scene, you may be confused an angry about what to do next. The good news is you still have legal options, and we will help you explore those.

When you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run accident, the physical, emotional, and financial toll can be devastating. The pain and trauma can be immense. Our hit-and-run accident lawyers will help you understand your all your rights.

At Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC, we are committed to fighting for the compensation you deserve – past, present, and future. If you or someone you love have been injured in a hit-and-run accident, let our Albany NY personal injury lawyers help you.

Give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

What is Considered a Hit-and-Run Accident?

A hit-and-run accident is any accident involving a driver that leaves the scene without stopping or reporting the accident. If you have been involved in a hit-and-run accident, you should not hesitate to contact our Albany hit-and-run accident attorneys.

You don’t need two cars to be involved in a hit-and-run; people on bicycles, motorcycles, boats, trucks, and pedestrians can also suffer injuries in hit-and-run accidents.

Can You Sue for a Hit-and-Run Accident in New York?

Yes, but it can be complicated, and you should be sure to use an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney. Do not go this alone. Hire an attorney as soon as you can after the accident.

At Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC we know what it takes to get our clients payment for their personal injury, property damage, and lost wages due to a hit-and-run accident.

We will investigate and attempt to find the hit-and-run driver. The sooner we start this process, the better. Allow us to begin while the evidence is new, witnesses can be interviewed, and the driver may be located.

We will pursue financial recovery for your personal injuries through your own motor vehicle insurance – your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) cover, your uninsured motorist coverage, and possibly from New York’s Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC).

Additionally, as New York is a no-fault insurance state, your medical bills, prescriptions, lost wages, as well as other incidentals should be covered.

As the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you are dealing with personal injuries, including:

• Amputations
• Back injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Burn injuries
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Head injuries
• Inability to work
• Internal injuries
• Lacerations and scarring
• Loss of consortium
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Medical bills
• Mental and psychological trauma
• Muscle damage
• Neck injuries
• Nerve damage
• Out of pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Paralysis
• Soft tissue injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Tendon damage
• Traumatic brain injury
• Whiplash
• Wrongful death

Whether we are negotiating a modest settlement or litigating a catastrophic case, all hit-and-run accident cases are important to us – big or small.  

Steps to Take After a Hit-and-Run Accident

It is difficult to comprehend how someone could leave an injured person after an accident, but this happens in one-quarter of the car accidents in New York. Unbelievably, in the United States, there is a hit-and-run accident every 43 seconds. Some drivers panic, are inexperienced, or are under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, but none of that is an excuse for abandoning an injured person.

If you are the victim of a hit-and-run:

1. Remain at the scene of the accident. If you need to, pull your vehicle off the road. If you are a pedestrian, get yourself to a safe place.
2. Call the 911 and wait for help.
3. Immediately write down the color, make, and model of the vehicle that hit you, the license plate number (even if it’s a partial number), and a description of the driver, if known.
4. Look for witnesses and write down the name and phone number of anyone who saw the hit-and-run happen.
5. Make notes about everything you can remember about the accident, including the exact location of the accident and which direction the driver fled.
6. Look around for traffic and security cameras that might have recorded the accident. If you see any, write down the location.
7. When the police arrive, give a detailed description of the accident. Obtain a copy of the accident report from the police department.
8. Report the accident to your insurance company, even though it isn’t your fault.
9. Seek medical care.

Remember, police departments are busy. They do not have the time to fully investigate every hit-and-run. If they do locate the driver, we will be able to file a claim against them and their insurance carrier for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other incidental damages.

If you need help, just give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Why Choose MCLC as Your Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers?

With decades of combined experience, our team of attorneys have gained a preeminent reputation for excellence in litigation. We recognize that hit-and-run claims involve far more than personal injuries – emotional trauma, an inability to work, lost wages, and sleepless nights can result. 

Our clients trust our talented team of attorneys to protect you through the complex, and often emotional process that accompanies hit-and-run accident claims. We work closely with you from the beginning to aggressively represent your interests throughout investigation, settlement negotiations, discovery and depositions, motion and appellate practice, and trial, if necessary.

Any lawyer can claim to have the qualities you need, but a truly qualified attorney will have:

• An extensive knowledge of the laws and case law involving hit-and-run accidents
• An exhaustive document and investigatory process
• A history of working closely with clients, listening to their demands, and negotiating tireless on their behalf
• An understanding of winning settlement, litigation and trial strategies.
• A record of winning settlements and verdicts on behalf of their client
• Awards and accolades from clients, their community, and their peers
• A history of transparent and authentic client testimonials
• A reputation in good standing with the local community and the state bar

All these things create a verifiable track record indicating that the hit-and-run accident attorney is worthy of your trust.

Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC is a firm of attorneys experienced in the complexity of hit-and-run accidents. We have decades of combined experienced handling personal injury and hit-and-run claims. We are litigators – that’s what we do.

Our peers and professional community have awarded us year after year for our skill and capabilities and our clients consistently provide us with positive feedback.

We are frequent and effective communicators. You will hear from us often. You will know the status of your accident claim throughout settlement negotiations and the litigation process. We are your advocate, by your side every step of the way.

Last, remember that when choosing an attorney, all of your questions are valid, and we will answer them for you. We will provide you with every bit of information you need to make an informed decision.

Let us help you and your family. Just give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

New York Hit-and-Run Fatality Attorneys

When someone dies through the negligent act of another, a wrongful death claim can result. In a wrongful death case, the personal representative of the estate of a deceased person is authorized to file a lawsuit against those responsible for the person’s death. A wrongful death case can arise from any type of personal injury case including hit-and-run accidents.

If your loved one suffered a fatality in a hit-and-run accident, let us help you and your family. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience with wrongful death claims, and we have a preeminent reputation for excellence in litigation.

If your loved one was killed in a hit-and-run accident, call us immediately. We will be your advocate from the beginning. Call (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Where Do We Represent Hit-and-Run Accident Victims?

Our Albany NY personal injury attorneys represent hit-and-run accident victims in every city, county, state and federal court in every county across New York State, including:

• Albany County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Allegany County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Bronx County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Broome County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Capital District Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Cattaraugus County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Cayuga County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Chautauqua County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Chemung County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Chenango County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Clinton County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Columbia County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Cortland County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Delaware County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Dutchess County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Erie County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Essex County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Franklin County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Fulton County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Genesee County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Greene County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Guilderland Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Hamilton County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Herkimer County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Jefferson County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Kings County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Lewis County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Livingston County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Madison County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Monroe County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Montgomery County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Nassau County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• New York County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Niagara County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Oneida County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Onondaga County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Ontario County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Orleans County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Oswego County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Otsego County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Putnam County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Queens County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Rensselaer County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Richmond County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Rockland County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Saint Lawrence County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Saratoga County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Schenectady County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Schoharie County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Schuyler County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Seneca County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Steuben County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Suffolk County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Sullivan County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Tech Valley Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Tioga County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Tompkins County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Ulster County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Upstate New York Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Warren County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Washington County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Wayne County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Westchester County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Wyoming County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
• Yates County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys

Contact Us

If you or a loved one have suffered personal injuries in a hit-and-run accident, you need a lawyer. Don’t wait any longer. Call the personal injury attorneys of Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC for a free, confidential consultation, and let us help you get the full and just compensation you deserve.

To discuss your case, call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.