Experienced Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Counsel
If you are involved in a car accident, it is vital for you to stay on the scene. Leaving the scene of an accident is a hit-and-run crime and can result in serious penalties.
If you left the scene of an accident where another person was injured or killed, you need an experienced attorney to defend you from criminal charges. At the law office of Alan M. Liebowitz, Esquire LLC, in Englewood, New Jersey, attorney Alan Liebowitz has helped countless clients with hit-and-run charges in Bergen and Passaic counties.
If you fled the scene of an auto accident, we can help you. Call our criminal defense firm at 201-266-5546 to speak with Alan Liebowitz, a Bergen County criminal lawyer, about your charges.
Penalties for Fleeing the Scene of an Accident
Leaving the scene of an accident is a traffic violation and the potential penalties and sentences for leaving an accident can be severe, including:
- Loss of your license
- Jail time
- Fines
- Points on your license
- Increased insurance
- Criminal record
Additional Penalties in Personal Injury Cases
In addition to criminal charges, the injured party may be able to bring a personal injury claim against you in civil court. In a personal injury case, there can be severe penalties for a driver who fled the scene.
Alan Liebowitz has more than 20 years of experience handling personal injury cases in New Jersey. He can help you with every aspect of your case, from criminal defense to personal injury representation. Whether in negotiations or at trial, he offers skilled legal guidance through every stage of your case.
Contact a Bergen County Criminal Lawyer
If you have been arrested for failure to report an accident or leaving an accident where a person was injured, contact the law office of Alan M. Liebowitz, Esquire LLC. We offer free initial consultations, return calls immediately, are available 24 hours a day, represent Spanish-speaking clients and are conveniently located near the George Washington Bridge and the Lincoln Tunnel. To speak with a Bergen County criminal attorney at the firm, call 201-266-5546.
