Hit and Run Accidents
A hit and run accident is considered a serious crime in the state of Georgia, and one that comes with stiff legal consequences. Georgia law clearly stipulates that it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident before driver information is exchanged, injuries are attended to, and/or police or emergency professionals arrive on the scene. Drivers who fail to do so are committing a “hit and run”- which, depending on the circumstances, can be classified as a felony or a misdemeanor. Drivers who commit a hit and run are subject to large penalties and possible substantial prison time, depending in part on the severity of the crash and injuries sustained [8].
Given the seriousness of the crime, hit and run drivers can and should be prosecuted to the greatest degree possible. Drivers who commit hit and runs in Georgia, like those who drive while intoxicated, can be subject to punitive damages in addition to the compensation obtainable for injuries suffered in other types of accidents. Childers, Schlueter & Smith attorneys will fight uncompromisingly for you in your hit and run case, ensuring that the perpetrator pays in full for his or her wrongdoing. Contact us by submitting your information through the form on this page, or by calling us at 404-721-0255.
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