One of the biggest fallacies in law is that you’re out of luck if you’re hit by a car that takes off. In New York State you can usually collect up to $50,000 in first-party benefits and additional money damages for pain, suffering, and emotional damage even if the responsible party is never caught. That said, procedures can be finicky and deadlines can be short, so it’s important to speak to hire an experienced Queens and Brooklyn traffic accident attorney as soon as possible. Wittenstein & Wittenstein is the top Forest Hills accident attorney , handling hit-and-run accident cases successfully for over sixty years. Call us at 718-261-8114 for a free consultation. Reporting Requirements In New York State, hit-and-run accidents must be reported to the police within 24 hours of an occurrence. If you’ve been injured or your property has been damaged by a hit-and-run driver, you should call 911 immediately, giving them as much information as possible that might help them track...