Batavia, IL Hit and Run Lawyers Represent Injured Plaintiffs
Illinois Personal Injury Law Firm Focuses on Hit and Run Accidents
When a driver hits another vehicle, person, or object and then leaves the scene without providing their personal information, a hit and run accident has occurred. All states have laws against leaving the scene of an accident and in Illinois, a hit and run accident can have serious consequences.
Illinois Hit and Run Law
The penalties for a hit and run depend on the circumstances surrounding the accident:
- Leaving the scene of an accident with an unattended vehicle that resulted only in property damage is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
- If an accident resulted in personal injury, a driver who leaves the scene of an accident without lending assistance could face Class 4 felony punishable by one to three years in jail, a maximum fine of $25,000, and revocation of driver’s license. In addition, failure to report the accident to law enforcement is a Class 2 felony punishable by three to seven years in prison, a maximum fine of $25,000, and license revocation.
- If a hit and run accident results in death, the responsible driver is guilty of a Class 4 felony along with a Class 1 felony for leaving the accident scene, which carries with it four to 15 years in prison, a maximum fine of $25,000, and license revocation.
Illinois law requires that a written report be filed if an accident results in death, injury, or property damage of more then $1,500. The form needs to be filed online or via mail within 10 days of the accident, and the failure to do so could result in a driver’s license suspension.
Contact a Batavia, IL Personal Injury Law Firm Today
Were you injured in an accident in Batavia, IL that involved a hit and run? Contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced Illinois accident attorney today. There is never a fee unless you collect!
