{"id":595,"date":"2023-07-05T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/?p=595"},"modified":"2023-07-05T10:40:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T14:40:03","slug":"how-to-protect-yourself-from-hit-and-run-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-hit-and-run-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Protect Yourself From Hit-And-Run Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-scaled\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HIT-AND-RUN-BLOG-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>The streets of New York State have become a battleground for a disturbing trend: hit-and-run collisions. In a perfect world, every motorist would adhere to the law, stopping and exchanging information after a collision. But alas, some drivers seem to have a knack for playing hide-and-seek with responsibility. They strike another vehicle, a cyclist, or even an innocent pedestrian, only to vanish into thin air, leaving victims stunned and vulnerable. As hit-and-run accidents increase in Western New York, it&#8217;s time to arm yourself with knowledge and protection. The renowned legal experts at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. are sounding the alarm and urging you to join the ranks of the prepared. In this guide, we will unveil the secrets to safeguarding yourself from these evasive culprits so that you can confidently and safely navigate the roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are You In Danger Of Being Involved In A Hit-And-Run?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the following factors could increase your risk of being a victim of a hit-and-run accident:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-hit-and-run-drivers\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How To Protect Yourself From Hit-And-Run Drivers\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The streets of New York State have become a battleground for a disturbing trend: hit-and-run collisions. In a perfect world, every motorist would adhere to the law, stopping and exchanging information after a collision. 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