Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Crashes Lawyer

Were you injured in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, NY?

At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, we pursue accountability and full recovery for Brooklyn residents injured by drivers who flee.

If you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, our Brooklyn, NY hit-and-run crashes lawyer can start the search for the driver right away, review every policy that may pay, and pursue compensation for your injuries. We preserve nearby video, interview witnesses, and work with investigators on the evidence that the vehicle left behind.

The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP has been a Brooklyn trial firm for three generations, and it represents injured clients on a contingency basis. Contact us to discuss your claim.

Hit-and-Run Crashes Lawyer Brooklyn, NY

A hit-and-run crashes lawyer represents people injured by a driver who strikes a person or vehicle and leaves without stopping or giving information. The lawyer works to identify the driver, preserves the evidence, and pursues every policy that can pay.

An NYC DOT study found that police identified the driver in 54 percent of the city’s fatal hit-and-run crashes in 2022 and 2023. A hit-and-run attorney in Brooklyn, NY begins the search in the first days of the claim, while video and witnesses are still available.

Types of Hit-and-Run Cases We Handle in Brooklyn

Hit-and-run crashes differ by the person who was hit and by the reason the driver fled. The categories below describe the claims we handle for Brooklyn clients.

• Pedestrian accidents. Drivers strike people in crosswalks and at curbs and then speed away. We search nearby cameras and canvass businesses for the vehicle.
• Cyclist and scooter rider crashes. Riders are forced down by vehicles that cut across a bike lane and keep going. We gather video, bike damage, and witness accounts that describe the vehicle.
• Motorcycle accidents. A rider who is sideswiped may be thrown from the motorcycle before anyone sees the other vehicle. We preserve the bike, the debris, and the footage that show what hit it.
• Car accidents. Drivers and passengers are sideswiped, struck from behind, or run off the road by a vehicle that does not stop. We collect paint transfer, debris, and damage patterns that point to the other vehicle.
• Chain-reaction crashes. One driver causes a pileup and leaves, and the remaining drivers blame each other. We establish the order of impacts and the part the missing driver played.
• DUI accidents. Impaired drivers sometimes flee to avoid a test and a charge. We follow the investigation and pursue every party responsible once the driver is found.
• Catastrophic injuries. Being thrown or dragged by a vehicle can cause spinal injuries, amputations, and permanent harm. We document the lasting effects with the treating physicians.
• Brain injuries. A fall to the pavement can injure the brain even when the person walks away. We gather imaging, neurological records, and statements from those who saw the change.
• Wrongful deaths. When a hit-and-run kills a pedestrian, rider, or driver, surviving family members may bring a claim for their losses. We document the financial support and companionship the family has lost.

Why Choose The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP as My Hit-and-Run Crashes Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY?

Building a Case Without the Driver

A hit-and-run claim often begins with no name, no plate, and no policy, so the case is built from the evidence the crash left behind. We collect and organize that proof, which is what clients should expect from a car accident lawyer in Brooklyn, NY.

Glenn K. Faegenburg has more than two decades of trial experience, including multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Paul J. Edelstein was admitted in New York in 1995 and belongs to the Brooklyn Bar Association.

Results in Serious Pedestrian and Driver Injury Cases

Our firm has recovered over $100 million for injured clients, including these results in cases involving vehicles:

• $5,500,000 for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in a crosswalk
• $1,850,000 settlement for a driver who sustained back injuries after being struck by a street sweeper
• $2,905,000 for a taxi passenger in a motor vehicle accident

These results depend on their own facts and do not predict the outcome of another claim. You owe no fee to begin, and our fee is paid only if we recover compensation for you.

Understanding Hit-and-Run Cases in Brooklyn, NY

What Is the Hit-and-Run Case Timeline?

New York generally allows three years from the crash to file suit under CPLR 214, but the steps that protect a hit-and-run claim happen in the first days and weeks.

1. Report. You report the crash to the police and to your insurer right away, because some claims have short reporting deadlines.
2. Search. We preserve video, canvass for witnesses, and track vehicle evidence before it is lost.
3. Treatment. You receive care while we document the injuries and their effect on your work.
4. Claim. We make a claim on the driver’s insurer if the driver is found, or on your own coverage if not.
5. Resolution. If the claim does not resolve, we file suit or arbitration, and the case ends in a settlement or a decision.

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Hit-and-Run Cases

Liability rests on negligence, and a driver who flees after injuring someone has also broken the law. When the driver is never found, your own uninsured motorist coverage may respond, subject to the conditions in your policy. Under the comparative fault law, a recovery is reduced by the injured person’s share of fault. In personal injury actions subject to the state’s no-fault insurance law that are commenced on or after May 26, 2026, a claimant whose fault exceeds the defendant’s cannot recover.

Compensation can include:

• Medical expenses, including emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation
• Lost earnings and any reduced ability to work
• Pain and suffering and the effect of the injuries on daily life
• Wrongful death damages for the losses a family suffers when a crash is fatal

What Are Important Aspects of a Hit-and-Run Case?

The NYC DOT study also found that arrests for injury-causing hit-and-runs fell from 8.6 percent in 2018 to 3.6 percent in 2023, so a victim cannot count on police to find the driver. The evidence to collect after a crash that was not your fault includes photographs of the scene, witness contacts, and the officer’s report number. Four kinds of evidence most often identify a fleeing driver:

• Video: traffic cameras, bus cameras, doorbell cameras, and cameras at nearby businesses
• Debris: paint chips, headlight fragments, and mirror pieces that identify the make and model
• Witnesses: partial plates, vehicle descriptions, and the direction the vehicle took
• Repair records: body shops and parts orders for a vehicle with matching damage

What Should You Bring to Your Hit-and-Run Consultation?

Anything you remember about the vehicle can help us find it.

• Your description of the vehicle, including color, make, partial plate, and damage
• The location and time of the crash, with the names of nearby businesses
• The police report number and the officer’s name
• Names and contact details of any witnesses
• Medical records, discharge papers, and bills
• Your auto insurance declarations page

The first consultation is free. We review the crash, discuss which sources of payment may apply, and explain how our fees work.

Reach Out to The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP to Schedule a Consultation

At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, your first consultation is free, and you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation. We will review the crash, the evidence that remains, and every policy that may pay. Contact us to speak with our Brooklyn hit-and-run crashes lawyer and start the search for the driver.