In hit-and-run accidents, at-fault parties leave the scene of the accident in order to avoid taking financial responsibility for the crash.
After checking for injuries requiring immediate care, the first thing to do after a hit-and-run accident is to call the police. The police can investigate the crash site and, if they are able to track down the at-fault driver, you can proceed with a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurer like any other car accident case. If the police cannot identify the driver, call your insurance agent to report the crash as soon as possible. Hopefully, you have uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance to cover your damages.
Another means of obtaining financial recovery after a hit-and-run auto accident is holding someone other than the driver accountable for your damages. A lawyer can tell you whether another party may have contributed to your crash, such as a company for its hired driver, the local government for a dangerous roadway, or a vehicle manufacturer for a defective vehicle.
A car accident attorney can investigate your hit-and-run crash and identify all available parties for financial compensation.