It is perhaps not surprising that teenagers tend to be involved in a disproportionate number of hit-and-run accidents.  Teenagers are often out later than children or adults, and mixing a raucous nightlife with distracted motorists can be a recipe for major collisions on our nation's roadways.   If you or somebody you know has been the victim of a hit-and-run and you are looking for experienced legal representation, you have come to one of the finest resources in the Chicago area.

What Is A Hit-And-Run?
A hit-and-run in Illinois is defined as any collision which results in damage to another vehicle, a piece of property, or a human being – and then the perpetrator leaves without notifying the victim in some way.  Although a good number of hit-and-runs involve pedestrians who are struck in the street or sidewalk, accidents such as these may also take the form of a parking lot fender-bender or the side-swiping of a parked car.  No matter what the case, the legal guidelines are the same: considerable penalties may be levied upon the driver of any vehicle that is identified through police investigation.

Teens and Hit-And-Run
Teenagers, as you might imagine, are especially prone to finding themselves on either side of this situation.  As victims, it is not uncommon for teens loitering or playing in the street to be struck by a negligent motorist, precipitating major injuries such as brain injury, paralysis or amputation.  As drivers, teenagers are less experienced behind the wheel and more prone to panic when a collision does occur, occasionally leading to a lapse in judgment as they attempt to flee the scene.  Either way, teenagers require a high standard of legal care to ensure they aren't victimized by a system set up to apprehend and punish adults.

Let Us Help
If there is a teenager in your life who has intersected with a hit-and-run in some way, it is essential that you find an experienced attorney.  Here at The Law Offices of Joseph Klest, we have been specializing in personal injury cases involving vehicles, teenagers and children for many years.  Making contact early is an important way to protect yourself through the legal process to come, so please feel free to contact us today at 888-694-0245, or through our online contact form.  Remember: we never take a fee unless we win you money.