There may be a few routes towards recovering compensation after a hit-and-run accident occurs. First, if law enforcement officials apprehend the at-fault driver and that driver has insurance, the goal is to pursue compensation from their insurance carrier.
If the driver is apprehended and they do not have insurance, it may be possible to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. However, this can be challenging. Individuals who do not have insurance on their vehicle are likely not going to have the assets necessary to cover medical bills and property damage expenses.
Another route toward securing compensation could be your personal insurance carrier, particularly if you have uninsured motorist coverage. This is not a required coverage in Arizona, but we strongly recommend that all drivers carry this so that they are protected in the event a hit-and-run accident occurs.