Hit and Run Lawyers in Queens
Struck by a driver who left the scene. There is often still a route to recovery. Free consultation, and no fee unless we win.
You may still be able to recover
When the driver is never found, people often assume that is the end of it. Frequently it is not. Uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy — or on a policy held by a relative in your household — is designed for exactly this situation, and it can respond to a hit and run.
New York also has the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation, MVAIC, for people with no available insurance at all. Its deadlines are short and strict: broadly, a police report within 24 hours where practicable and a notice of intention within 90 days. Missing them can close the door.
Report the incident to the police immediately and get the report number. Any detail you remember about the vehicle helps, and nearby businesses and homes often have cameras — that footage is usually overwritten within days.
How Davidov & Cohen can help
We take the administrative weight off you and put the case on a footing where the other side has a reason to deal with it properly.
We chase the footage immediately
Doorbell, business and traffic cameras are the most likely way an unidentified driver is found, and the recordings do not last long.
We open the alternative routes
Uninsured motorist coverage and, where it applies, an MVAIC claim. Both carry short notice deadlines that we handle straight away.
We document the full injury
We work with your treating doctors, and specialists where a case calls for one, so the record reflects what the injury actually costs you.
We prepare it as a trial case
Most claims settle. They settle for more when the file is built as though it will be tried, and the other side knows it.
Hit and run cases we handle
- Pedestrians struck and left
- Cyclists struck and left
- Drivers and passengers
- Parked vehicle collisions
- Phantom vehicle claims
- Uninsured motorist claims
- Underinsured motorist claims
- MVAIC applications
- Collisions with stolen vehicles
- Unidentified commercial vehicles
- Injuries with no police report
- Late-reported incidents
How long you have to file
The ordinary three-year deadline still applies to a personal injury claim, but the routes that matter in a hit and run have far shorter clocks. Uninsured motorist claims carry prompt notice requirements under your policy, and an MVAIC claim generally requires a police report within 24 hours where practicable and a notice of intention within 90 days. This is an area where waiting genuinely costs people their claim.
Common questions
The driver was never found. Do I have any claim at all?
Often yes, through uninsured motorist coverage on your own or a household policy, or through MVAIC where no insurance is available. Both have short notice requirements, so it is worth calling quickly.
I did not report it to the police straight away.
It makes things harder, particularly for an MVAIC claim, but it does not automatically end every route. Report it as soon as you can and get advice on what remains open.
What is MVAIC?
The Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation. It exists to compensate qualifying New York residents injured by uninsured or unidentified drivers where no other coverage is available. Its requirements are strict and time-limited.
The insurer already offered me money. Should I take it?
Speak to a lawyer first. Early offers usually arrive before the full extent of an injury is known, and accepting one normally means signing a release that ends the claim — including for treatment you have not had yet.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so our fee comes out of a recovery and there is no fee if there is no recovery. The consultation is free.
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Millions Recovered for Injured New Yorkers
At Davidov & Cohen Law, we are proud to have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our dedicated legal team has successfully handled a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, construction site injuries, and more.
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that an injury can take, which is why we fight tirelessly to secure the maximum compensation our clients deserve. Through aggressive negotiation and skilled litigation, we hold negligent parties accountable and help our clients rebuild their lives.
Every case we take on is pursued with determination and personalized attention. When you choose Davidov & Cohen Law, you are choosing experienced advocates committed to achieving justice for you and your family.
What Our Clients Say
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