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Suffering a hit and run accident is a terrifying experience for the victim, and processing these cases is a trying ordeal for all parties. Drivers and pedestrians are always at risk of such a collision, and it is also possible to find that a driver struck your parked car while you were away from it. Though the police could eventually find the perpetrator, you may have to proceed with other available options, such as pursuing your uninsured motorist policy to cover the damages.
Drivers who commit hit and runs may be driving distracted, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, or speeding and fail to see an oncoming car or a pedestrian. These factors amplify the likelihood of causing a fatality in any accident, but drivers who suddenly realize the damage they have caused due to their negligent behavior may panic and flee the scene. It is also possible that an uninsured motorist will attempt to flee to avoid legal consequences.
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An injury due to a car accident can be a traumatic experience, and dealing with unscrupulous insurance company representatives only adds to the stress. Most laypersons lack the legal experience to properly fight for all the compensation they deserve and will likely unknowingly settle for far less than their case is worth. No matter what, it always helps to have an experienced attorney on your side, and that’s what Fielding Law can offer.
Our team will represent your interests fiercely, whatever they may be. We will work with the insurance companies to get you the best possible settlement. If negotiations fail to produce a reasonable settlement, we won’t hesitate to take your case to trial and fight for every dollar you deserve. Our top priority is your success, and we’ve helped hundreds of victims who have been involved in car accidents receive the compensation they deserve.
If you live in Utah, Texas, Arizona, or Idaho and you’ve recently been involved in a car accident, don’t wait to hire our Utah car accident lawyers or our Texas car accident lawyers that can help you receive compensation. Call us today at (877)880-4090 or contact us online to set up a free evaluation. Hablamos Español: (877) 880-4090.
If you notice the other driver is getting ready to leave, try to remember his or her license plate number and the make/model of the car. The Department of Motor Vehicles also has some tips for what you need to do following a hit and run:
Gathering this information could drastically affect your case and help the police find the person responsible. Remember to go through these steps as soon as safely possible.
The insurance company of the at-fault party, if the police can identify this person, will reach out about what happened. The insurer will use this information as well as police records to discuss a settlement offer. However, if you’re dealing with a driver who has no insurance, or you can never identify the culprit, things get a little more complicated. In these cases, consider contacting an attorney for advice. A legal expert can help you work with police if they find new evidence or identify the perpetrator.
State laws may require that any driver involved in an accident stop, trade information with the other parties involved, and wait for emergency services if the accident caused any injuries. Failure to stop constitutes a hit and run crime, and drivers who do not wait for emergency responders may also face hit and run charges. Drivers who cause accidents involving injury could face a Class A misdemeanor. In cases involving serious bodily injury or death, a hit and run driver could receive a 3rd degree felony charge.
Hit and run cases are complex due to the amount of information involved in seeking the party responsible and proceeding without his or her insurance. The case may take weeks or longer to come together, and the police may never identify the negligent party. Consider speaking with a car accident attorney at Fielding Law if you are ever the victim of a hit and run.
