Outraged By the Hit-and-Run Epidemic in California

Orange County Car Accident Lawyer Takes a Stand

John Bisnar is totally outraged by the current hit-and-run epidemic in Californa. The number of hit-and-run accidents in California has risen sharply over the past few years to more than double the national average. If only everyone understood California hit-and-run laws, perhaps these types of car accidents would decrease.

But why the recent rash of hit-and-run accidents? Perhaps the most controversial issue is the rise of unlicensed and uninsured motor vehicle drivers in California. Hit-and-run motorists face not only arrest and/or a hefty citation but also risk losing their jobs, driving privileges and, in some instances, deportation. Other hit-and-run drivers are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When they realize that being caught with drugs, weapons or other contraband is a guaranteed jail sentence, they flee, figuring they might not get caught. Some car accident analysts and police think our love affair with high performance cars and trying to outrun a red light at the intersection are to blame. Others blame California's many wide, high-speed thoroughfares that lead to more serious car collisions and cause more drivers to run. Read more about hit-and-run car accidents at Tragedy Report: Escalating Hit-and-Run Car Accidents in California.

How Citizens Can Help Hit-and-Run Investigations

A BISNAR | CHASE blog post led to the arrest of a suspect in a January 31, 2008 hit-and-run accident in Corona, California, that left a Massachusetts man with severe brain damage and 19 broken bones. According to the Corona Police Department, the suspect was charged on July 1, 2008 with felony hit-and-run and driving on a suspended license. Please see full post Man Seriously Injured In Corona Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accident. Please read follow-up blog post California Personal Injury Attorney's Blog Cracks Case for Corona Police.

For additional information, please visit Urgent Report: Southern California Cities Suffer Alarming Rise in Hit-and-Run Accidents.

It is the responsibility of every citizen to report any hit-and-run car accidents they witness. In fact it's the law. Please help your local law enforcement departments, by immediately calling 800-6-Hit-N-Run whenever you see a hit-and-run car accident or have some information about a driver that has left the scene of an accident. For more information, please see Hit And Run Reward Program.

Call 800-561-4887 for award-winning Orange County & Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyers in your area.

Be on the Hit-and-Run Lookout

BISNAR | CHASE, in conjunction with WeTip, a leading anonymous crime reporting service and law enforcement advocacy non-profit organization, is launching a program intended to wipe out hit-and-runs in the state of California by offering rewards for tips leading to the arrest and felony conviction of hit-and-run drivers. See Hit-and-Run Reward for more details.

BISNAR | CHASE 2006-2010 Super Lawyers names outstanding lawyers from more than 60 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. BISNAR | CHASE has received this award for five consecutive years. Brian Chase was named one of the 2010 Top 50 Orange County Lawyers.