Hit-and-run drivers only add to the damage they cause to a cyclist’s life and wellbeing by leaving the scene of a crash. Fortunately, after a hit-and-run accident, an injured bicyclist can seek financial support even if the driver remains unidentified.  If the at-fault driver is never located and brought to justice, cyclists may call upon their own car insurance policy under their uninsured motorist coverage. If victims don’t have car insurance, they may be covered on a family member’s policy. This coverage could combine with the rider’s own health insurance to make sure hospital bills get paid. Reimbursement for lost time at work and other damages could also be requested.  In cases where a hit-and-run driver is found and charged, victims can file a claim for damages immediately. This claim would target the at-fault driver’s insurance company and ask for full compensation for the bills accumulated in recovery. The driver will likely face criminal charges over the hit-and-run. A criminal trial would proceed separately and wouldn’t affect a victim’s civil case. In either case, victims are forced to rely on an insurance company in order to secure compensation. A personal injury attorney will play a major role in seeing that you receive what’s fair in support, even when you encounter resistance from your own insurance provider.