Cambridge, MN asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota

Q: can I file or press charges against a 17 year old that rear ended me an left the seen when I reported it

the cop found the kid because I got his plate number an did not do a dam thing about it I've been out of work since I never went to the doctor my neck an back is screwed up now I work construction I kinda need my neck an back

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Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Licensed in Minnesota

A: That description sounds like a hit & run accident. You can make a complaint to the police about it. Then police can investigate for evidence. Police then may refer it to a prosecutor for possible criminal charges. You can talk to police and-or the prosecutor before that to check on the status of the investigation. Regardless of what they do, you can also try to retain a personal injury lawyer for help making a claim for injuries from the accident. I am a criminal defense attorney. You don't need a criminal defense attorney. You need a personal injury lawyer. Call one or more and get started. And do it soon because your rightscan be diminished ro destroyed over time. Good luck.

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