Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Atlanta Hit and Run Lawyer

It is a serious criminal offense to leave the scene of an accident that has resulted in property damage, injury or death. Depending on the particular situation, a defendant facing these charges may face up to one year of imprisonment in a county correctional facility, up to $1,000 in fines, driver's license suspension and vehicle impoundment. Penalties will only increase if another driver, passenger, pedestrian or bicyclist sustained serious injury or lost their life due to the accident.

Many of the hit and run cases our firm handles involve motorists who did not know they were involved in an accident or who may have acted in a certain way out of fear or because they did not know what to do. They were not trying to cause any harm and certainly were not worthy of being labeled a criminal for their actions. At the Law Office of Matthew T. McNally we are dedicated to representing drivers who are facing criminal charges involving leaving the scene of an accident. We can review your case and talk to you about your options in criminal defense during a free initial consultation.

About Hit and Run Charges

Leaving the scene of an accident (often referred to as "hit and run") is the act of intentionally and willfully leaving the scene of an auto accident in which a driver has been involved. A driver has a legal obligation to stop as soon as is safely possible and exchange information with the other drivers involved or with the property owner if another person's property was damaged. A driver also has a duty to provide or call for medical assistance if another person has been seriously injured.

If you are facing hit and run charges and would like to learn more about your legal rights, contact Atlanta hit and run defense attorney Matthew McNally for your free consultation.