Our lawyers specialize in dealing with insurance claims and lawsuits involving serious injury, taking the pressure off of you so you have the space and time to recover from your injuries—and find a new means of transportation.
At Wilson Kehoe Winingham, we offer free initial case evaluations, and our firm works on a contingency fee basis. This means we don’t collect any fees unless your case is successful and you’re getting the payout you deserve. Find out more about setting up an appointment here.
If the person who caused the hit-and-run is found, your lawyer will begin by making a claim against their insurance. Your attorney can also build a case to press charges for leaving the scene of the accident. This is called a personal injury lawsuit, and our team is skilled in prosecuting perpetrators of hit-and-run accidents in Indiana.
You may receive payment for economic (or “special”) damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages or income, damages to your vehicle, and hospital bills.
Your lawyer can also advise you on seeking coverage for non-economic (or “general”) damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, and long-term disability. Find out more about what kinds of compensation you may be eligible for after a car collision.
In the case that the drive is not found, your lawyer can manage the payout process from your insurance. It is harder to get compensation if you can’t locate the offending driver, but the insurance options listed below may still provide you with coverage.
Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage: Your car insurance policy likely carries this unless you deny it in writing when signing up for the policy. Uninsured motorist coverage may provide coverage for hit-and-run victims, covering many of the damages from an accident with a driver that can’t be found.
Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage: PIP is not automatically included in all policies in Indiana, so one way you can work to protect yourself before a hit-and-run happens is by making sure it’s included in your policy, especially if you live in one of Indiana’s more population-dense counties where hit-and-runs are common. Generally, PIP covers up to $10,000 in expenses no matter who is at fault.
MedPay coverage: Like PIP, MedPay is not included in all policies, but if you have it, it will provide coverage for medical expenses in a hit-and-run regardless of who is at fault.