Hit and Run Accidents in Big Cities

The bigger the city, the more accidents one can expect including hit and run accidents. It is considered a serious offense to leave the scene of an accident whether or not the accident was your fault. If you do leave the scene, it is considered a hit and run and is a criminal offense. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony is dependent upon how much property damage and injury occurred.

Recent Hit and Run Accidents

Just three months ago, a 21-year-old Reno, Nevada resident was charged with a hit and run after speeding through a construction barricade and causing a worker to receive 3^rd degree burns on his face. He was splashed with 400 degree thermo plastic while re-striping a crosswalk when the girl's car hit the re-striping vehicle and was in critical condition. The young woman was found parked in front of her home less than three miles away from the accident after a police search and charged her with felony hit and run. She posted a $10,410 bail and was freed from jail, awaiting appearance in court.

Actions to Take

If you have been involved in a hit and run accident in the Las Vegas area, it would be in your best interests to contact a Las Vegas hit and run attorney to help defend you so as to avoid a criminal conviction. At the De Castroverde Law Group, we are experienced in handling criminal defense cases including hit and run accidents. We are known for being aggressive in our representation and we treat our clients like family. There may be physical evidence that supports your defense and we can help uncover this with our skills in criminal defense law.