New York § 5217 - 5217"Hit and run" causes of action
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 5217 — 5217"Hit and run" causes of action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5217. 5217"Hit and run" causes of action
§ 5217. "Hit and run" causes of action. The protection provided by this article shall not apply to any cause of action by a qualified person arising out of a motor vehicle accident occurring in this state against a person whose identity is unascertainable, unless the bodily injury to the qualified person arose out of physical contact of the motor vehicle causing the injury with the qualified person or with a motor vehicle which the qualified person was occupying (meaning in or upon or entering into or alighting from) at the time of the accident.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 5217
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 5217 cover?
Section 5217 ("5217"Hit and run" causes of action") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 5217?
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