At Maderal Byrne & Furst PLLC, we represent victims who are harmed when a hit and run driver chooses to flee the scene of an accident.
If you have been hurt in a hit and run, we invite you to see how our Coral Gables car accident lawyers can assist you. We work with victims to seek compensation. Whether or not the offender has been charged criminally, you may bring your own case. Our law firm represents people seeking justice and monetary compensation.
We are taking new cases. Contact us today to talk about your situation.
Lawyers for When a Driver Leaves the Scene
In Florida, the law requires someone who is in an accident to remain at the scene. They must provide their driver’s license and insurance information to others involved in the crash.
An accident where a driver leaves the scene is especially harmful. A driver choosing to leave the scene can prevent others from receiving medical treatment. It may cause additional mental and emotional injury. It can complicate the process of holding offenders accountable. However, our lawyers can help.
How we can help
Our lawyers can help you with the following:
- Investigate who may have hit you or a loved one
- Document what occurred
- Find sources of compensation
- Identify damages to claim
- Prove the fault of the offending driver
- Handle the legal aspects of the case
Were you injured in a hit and run? Contact the lawyers at Maderal Byrne & Furst today for a free case review.
Serving Hit and Run Victims in Coral Gables, FL
With a population nearing 50,000 people and a location in Miami-Dade County, Florida, there are many vehicles on the roads in Coral Gables at any time. In fact, 32% of traffic crashes in Florida occur in Miami-Dade County, including in Coral Gables.
Our law firm is proud to serve hit and run victims in Coral Gables. We will do everything legally allowed to achieve results for you.
Why do people hit and run?
Hit and run is against the law, but people have all kinds of excuses. Here are some common reasons for hit and run:
- Drunk driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Not having a valid license
- Being afraid of going to jail for reckless driving or having their license suspended
- Driving without insurance
- Fear of losing a job or getting in trouble with an employer
- Not wanting a traffic ticket
- Stolen vehicle
- Fearing penalties for immigration status
- Transporting drugs or illegal goods
- Having an outstanding warrant for their arrest
The motivation for a hit and run doesn’t matter. It is against the law to hit and run. Our lawyers can help you document what occurred and pursue your legal rights.
Florida Hit and Run Laws
Florida Statutes § 316.061 – Property damage hit and run law
A driver involved in a crash resulting in property damage must stop their vehicle at the scene of the crash. They must comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes § 316.062 to render medical aid and provide the relevant personal information to others involved.
Penalty: Second-degree misdemeanor, up to sixty days in jail, probation, and a fine.
Florida Statutes § 316.027 – Personal injury hit and run law
Minor or moderate injury
A driver involved in a crash resulting in injury to a person must stop their vehicle at the scene of the crash. They must comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes § 316.062 to render medical aid and provide the relevant personal information to others involved.
Penalty: Third-degree felony, up to five years in prison, probation, fine, driver’s license revocation
Serious bodily injury
A driver involved in a crash resulting in serious bodily injury must stop their vehicle at the scene of the crash. They must comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes § 316.062 to render medical aid and provide the relevant personal information to others involved.
Penalty: Second-degree felony, up to 15 years in prison, probation, fine, driver’s license revocation
Death
A driver involved in a crash resulting in death must stop their vehicle at the scene of the crash. They must comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes § 316.062 to render medical aid and provide the relevant personal information to others involved.
Penalty: First-degree felony. Mandatory minimum sentence of four years in prison, up to 30 years in prison, probation, fine, driver’s license revocation.
Hit and Run Case FAQs
Can you sue someone for hit and run in Florida?
You may sue someone for hit and run and for causing an accident in Florida. The course of action to take may depend on the severity of injuries, insurance policies, and the ability to collect compensation.
Will insurance cover a hit and run in Coral Gables?
If you’re in a hit and run in Coral Gables, insurance may provide PIP benefits. In addition, uninsured and underinsured coverage may apply. Be sure to report the accident to the police to document that it occurred and that the other driver fled the scene.
Talk to a Lawyer in Coral Gables Today
The Maderal Byrne & Furst hit and run accident lawyers in Coral Gables will go above and beyond for justice. We are recognized leaders in complex injury cases.
To learn more and begin your case, call or message us. We look forward to meeting you.
