Hit-and-Run

Bishop arrested in hit-and-run DUI accident

by Demas Law Group on 5/14/2013

A Massachusetts bishop and leader of a Roman Catholic diocese has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident in Rhode Island and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, according to police sources....more

What Are My Rights if I Was in a Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident?

by Demas Law Group on 5/8/2013

Hit-and-run accidents are becoming epidemic in our society. Some attribute this surge to lax enforcement of criminal laws; others say that the number of unlicensed and uninsured drivers plays a role. Most likely, the reasons...more

Motorcycle Owners and PIP Insurance

by Law Offices of Cohn & Smith, P.A. on 4/18/2013

A hit and run driver injured an unidentified motorcyclist in February in Cantonement, FL. The incident occurred when a vehicle described as an older model blue station wagon hit the motorcyclist on Highway 29 near Morris...more

Were You In A Hit And Run And Pedestrian Accident?

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 3/25/2013

Pedestrians take a risk each time they take to the sidewalks. While walking to get places or for health reasons is generally an excellent choice, pedestrians must remain alert at all times when walking near roadways....more

Hit and Run Accidents Rampant in Los Angeles

by Barry P. Goldberg, A Professional Law... on 3/4/2013

While hit-and-run accidents are a nationwide problem, Los Angeles is leading the way with staggering figures. According to AAA, 44% of all reported traffic accidents in Los Angeles are caused by hit-and-run drivers. This...more

If You Hit, Don’t Run. But If You Hit and Run, Get A Lawyer

by Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler &... on 2/11/2013

If you’ve been the perpetrator of a hit and run, it’s imperative that you consult with an attorney before taking another further action. The mistakes you can make trying to resolve the problem on your own without legal...more

Tracking Down Hit-and-Run Drivers

by Law Offices of Cohn & Smith, P.A. on 2/5/2013

The family and friends of a fatal hit-and-run accident victim received unexpected help in finding the driver of the car after Channel 9, WFTV, discovered surveillance video that shed light on the incident. As reported by the...more

New York Hit and Runs and the Exoneration of Lindsay Lohan

by Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel on 1/25/2013

A few months ago, we witnessed media frenzy when actress Lindsay Lohan allegedly hit a pedestrian with her Porsche outside a Chelsea nightclub – and then left the scene. The charges were dropped when investigators viewed a...more

Fatal Southern California Hit and Run Accident Grim Reminder of Pedestrian Risk

by Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP on 12/13/2012

Southern California provides temperate weather, beachside walking paths and a health-conscious population so many people in San Diego and throughout the region walk, jog and run for pleasure and fitness. Despite these...more

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