Generally speaking, a hit-and-run is any motor vehicle accident in which one of the drivers leaves the scene of the accident without having first stopped and taken legally required steps like sharing information with the other driver and (when applicable) calling the police and first responders. A hit-and-run can happen anywhere, on a road, a road shoulder, or even a parking lot.
A hit-and-run is illegal. The hit-and-run driver may face severe criminal and administrative penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and loss of a driver’s license. The hit-and-run driver may also have financial liability to anyone harmed in the accident and/or by the driver illegally leaving the scene.
If you are unsure if the accident that injured you or a loved one was a hit-and-run, contact a skilled car accident injury attorney for a free consultation.