What Does "Leaving The Scene Of An Accident" Mean?
Leaving the scene of an accident may not be a problem if there was no property damage or injury. On the other hand, if a person was injured or a vehicle damaged you may in trouble if you leave the scene of a car accident. In the majority of states, leaving the scene of an accident when injuries have occurred can lead to stiff penalties and fines. Contact legal counsel to make sure you have not committed this crime.
The reason or reasons you left the scene as well as your attitude at the scene of the accident have quite a bit to do with what might happen next. By law, in most states, after an accident you are to stop, check on individuals that may have been hurt in the accident, call the police and wait until they arrive before you leave.
A lawyer will be able to advise you if you were the person that left the scene of an accident or if you were the other driver. The laws differ from state to state and you should consult a car accident attorney within the state the accident occurred to learn the laws and to ensure you receive compensation for damages and injuries that were the result of the car accident.
In cases, where there was no damage or injuries then leaving the scene of an accident does not usually apply.
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