A hit and run accident is an accident in which the driver who is at-fault flees the scene of a crash. Hit and run accidents usually result in serious injuries and sometimes even death. Hit and run injuries sometimes result in long term disabilities and require expensive medical treatments.  In the state of Georgia, it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident.

Why do drivers leave the scene of an accident?
The motives for leaving the scene of an accident are numerous.  The at-fault driver may have had prior trouble with the law such as an arrest warrant or a suspended license. Whatever the reason, choosing leaving the scene rather than fulfilling your civic duty, is a serious crime and carries stiff punishment including jail time and/or large fines.

Prosecuting a hit and run driver can be extremely difficult.  If you are lucky enough to identify the vehicle involved in the accident, it might still be difficult to prove that the owner was the individual responsible for the accident.

If you are a victim of a hit and run accident, you can file a lawsuit and show the negligent driver that their illegal action is unacceptable. At Ernst & Partners, we will work hard to win the maximum compensation for your injury or loss.   Compensation can cover medical bills, pain and suffering and lost wages.

At Ernst & Partners, P.C., we look past the standard details outlined in the accident report.  We conduct our own investigation, evaluating the available evidence, interview potential witnesses and do whatever else is necessary to recover the maximum damages for your injury or loss.

If you or a family member is a victim of a hit and run accident, contact Ernst & Partners, P.C. The automobile accident attorneys at Ernst & Partners have the necessary experience handling accident lawsuits and can help those who have been seriously injured in hit and run accidents. We offer a free initial consultation, and charge no attorney’s fee until we recover compensation for your injury.