All traffic violations including motor
vehicle accident has their corresponding state traffic protocols to be followed
by the driver. If you face traffic violations, you should be mindful of all the
laws covering the incident or you can hire a traffic attorney to help you with
the case. Classifying the accident is necessary before doing anything. Your
traffic attorney can give you more information base on the accident. Your case
may deal with accident causing damage to property only, damage or injuries to
other person, or even accidents resulting to death. In any cases, it is a
general protocol that the driver has to stop his vehicle in the event of an
accident. The driver has to provide proper identification and documentation as
to the validity of his driving capabilities. The driver has the right to remain
silent until he got a traffic attorney.
If after the accident there are no
police or authority to rescue, it is the obligation of the driver to inform and
ask for assistance from emergency services. The driver is also obligated to
report it to any local law enforcement group or agency. Failure to do so, and
leaving the scene of an accident, will merit you a traffic ticket—that’s the
minimum. Unless the accident caused injuries or deaths, graver punishment may be
charged against you. You may consult a traffic attorney to know more about
felony and hit-and-run charges. Other penalties may also include imprisonment,
monetary obligations like fine, medical expenses of the affected party, and
insurance, and suspension or cancellation of your driver’s license. Having a
ticket due to the traffic violation of leaving the scene of an accident can
also be escalated to higher legal settlement. If the traffic violations involve
leaving the scene of an accident which caused to death, graver punishment
awaits. A criminal charge of third degree felony will be pushed against you.
More or less five years in prison and five years or so of probation will also
be charged against you.
Since you already know that things
that would happen to you if you incur a traffic violation of leaving the scene
of an accident, you should also know what to do. First and importantly, you
should hire a trusted and best traffic attorney. A good traffic attorney will
surely help you out with your case. Since accidents happen so fast, you might
have unclear versions of the incident. It is important to consult a traffic
attorney first before undergoing to any legal procedure.
Rick Silverman, P.A.
311 S
Brevard Ave. Tampa, Florida 33606
(813)
871-1125
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