Contacting a Lawyer After a Hit and Run Injury

All vehicular accidents can be intimidating to deal with, but there is an extra layer of concern when someone flees the scene after causing a crash. While you may be angry at that decision, your first job is to tend to all potential injuries at the scene and request help. Once that is complete, we recommend you call a lawyer after a hit and run injury, so we can get to work on the legal fallout.

How Can an Attorney Help With Hit and Run Accident Claims?

There are several ways an attorney can help with hit and run accidents. They can sort out the insurance issues by trying to determine if the person who caused the accident has liability insurance. If they have minimum state limits, which is $25,000 in Indiana, it may not be nearly enough to compensate the accident victim.

More than half of hit-and-run offenders are typically found after an accident. The greater the injury, the more resources the state or the prosecutor’s office puts in the case to find the person and determine what happened.

A personal injury attorney will try to connect with eyewitnesses  as soon as possible by canvassing the accident scene, and working with any nearby businesses or homes that have surveillance video. They can also look through social media or request information that could identify the negligent motorist. The key is to do whatever is necessary to hold the at-fault person accountable, primarily through their insurance company.

What Are Three Important Steps to Take After Being Injured in a Hit and Run?

There are three steps that a person who has been injured in a hit and run accident should do as soon as possible.

The first thing they should do is clearly seek medical assistance so they are aware of their injuries and the treatment that will be necessary. We always tell clients that the quicker an injured person gets care, the better chance they will have at a full recovery. We want people to get the appropriate treatment, and that means seeing a medical provider as soon as possible.

The second thing they should do is inform their own insurance company that they have been involved in an accident. They have a duty under the terms of their policy to cooperate with their own insurance company.

Finally, if they have a serious injury or have concerns about what happens next, they need to talk to an attorney who has handled these types of cases and the complexities they bring. We know how to identify the person who fled the scene and prove they were at fault, as well as what needs to be done to prove the losses and get compensated.

Contact a Lawyer After a Hit and Run Crash

Many hit-and-runs are solved through the work of a car accident attorney, the police, or the prosecutor’s office. Your focus should be on your physical and mental wellness. Reach out to the team at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin and learn how we can assist you after a hit and run injury.