Virginia Hit and Run Attorneys

Serving Drivers in Fairfax, Prince William and Richmond

Have you been accused of a hit and run in Virginia? Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious criminal offense that may be punishable by imprisonment, fines and driver’s license suspension.

At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein our experienced Virginia traffic attorneys are here to help. By contacting our firm for a free consultation regarding your hit and run charges, you can find out more about your legal rights as well as what options are available to you in challenging your charges and working to avoid a conviction. An attorney can talk to you about your particular charges and can take the time to answer your questions and address your concerns so you can make a more beneficial decision about your case and your legal representation.

About Hit & Run Charges in Virginia

Virginia drivers have a legal obligation to stop at the scene of an accident. A failure to stop following involvement in an accident that has resulted in property damage, injury, or death may be a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending upon the damage the accident has caused.

• Under Virginia law, a driver may face Class 1 Misdemeanor charges if he or she leaves the scene of an accident that results in property damage of $1,000 or less.
• A driver may face Class 5 Felony charges for leaving the scene of an accident that results in more than $1,000 of property damage or that causes injury or death.

After an accident, a driver must stop as soon as it is reasonably safe to do so. Upon stopping, he or she must exchange information with the other party or parties involved (including driver’s license information, contact information and insurance information). The driver must also take action to render aid to those in need of medical assistance.

Contact a Virginia hit and run lawyer at our firm today for your free case evaluation.