While being injured in any motor vehicle accident can be traumatic, this is especially true for victims of hit-and-run accidents. When a driver hits you and flees the accident scene, you may be put through a difficult legal process when pursuing compensation. If you have been harmed in a hit-and-run accident, you have the right to pursue damages by filing a personal injury claim. While it can be more difficult to gather some of the necessary evidence to help support your claim after the at-fault driver flees the scene, with the help of one of our trusted lawyers, it is possible.
At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, the hit-and-run accident lawyers at our firm are dedicated to providing legal counsel to victims seeking justice for their losses. Our experienced car accident attorneys provide trusted representation to clients as they pursue a hit-and-run accident claim and pursue justice for the clients’ losses. Our passionate hit-and-run accident lawyers have a proven track record for success. We will help you pursue recovery for the damages you are owed so you can focus on your recovery and get back to life before the crash.
Do You Need to Hire a Hit-And-Run Lawyer?
Even the safest drivers may become victims of hit-and-run accidents when a negligent party is sharing the roads with them. When a hit-and-run occurs, you may be feeling helpless in regard to filing your claim due to the fact that the driver who is responsible for the accident fled the scene and may be unknown. However, getting justice for your losses is not impossible when you have the help of one of our trusted lawyers.
Our team of knowledgeable hit-and-run accident attorneys has the experience to help you through each step of the claims filing process. When you retain the help of one of our Boca Raton hit-and-run lawyers, you will be able to take advantage of the following benefits throughout your case:
- Filing all necessary paperwork in accordance with deadlines and court requirements for your hit-and-run accident claim
- Experience handling various personal injury cases, including those involving hit-and-run accidents
- Keeping you informed through each step of the personal injury claims process
- Interviewing eyewitnesses to the hit-and-run accident
- Gathering evidence, including videos from traffic cameras, photos of the accident scene, police reports, and medical reports
- Negotiating a fair settlement with the insurance providers to ensure you get justice
Our team of lawyers is dedicated to providing clients with the personalized and compassionate legal expertise they need to have a successful case and get justice after they have been injured in a hit-and-run accident.
Damages You May Be Eligible to Collect Following a Hit-And-Run
When a driver flees the scene of an accident, the victims of the hit-and-run crash may still be able to collect damages for the injuries and losses they have suffered. Even if the driver who hit you was not identified, you may still have the ability to pursue justice. By filing a personal injury claim after a hit-and-run accident, you may be eligible to recover damages for your losses.
The damages you may be eligible to collect after a hit-and-run accident include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost earning potential
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death
Depending on the unique details of your case, one of our hit-and-run attorneys will help you understand how much you may be owed in damages for your case.
Proving Liability in a Hit-And-Run Accident Case
When building a personal injury claim for your hit-and-run accident, you may wonder if it is possible to prove the liability of the driver who fled the scene. The answer is that you may still be able to prove liability of the negligent party even if you are unable to identify the driver who hit you.
Proving that the party who hit you acted negligently and is therefore liable for your injuries is crucial to the success of your personal injury claim. To prove liability, you must provide evidence of the four elements of negligence:
- The at-fault party owed you a duty of care
- The at-fault party breached that duty of care
- This breach in the duty of care directly led to the accident that caused your injuries
- You suffered losses as a result
Contact one of our hit-and-run accident attorneys today to begin building your claim.
Pursue a Hit-And-Run Accident Claim Today
Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be traumatizing. When an accident occurs due to a negligent driver’s actions and they flee the scene, the aftermath can be highly frustrating as you seek justice for your losses. To ensure that the driver who hit you is held responsible, our experienced car accident attorneys can help you pursue a claim for damages. These claims may be against the driver who fled the scene, if we can identify them, or against your own insurance company if you have uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits.
At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, we provide clients with the trusted representation they need to help ensure their hit-and-run accident case is successful. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our Boca Raton hit-and-run accident lawyers, contact us today by filling out our contact form or giving us a call at (561) 208-3700.
LEGALLY REVIEWED BY
Michael Hersh and Ian Kirtman, Trial Attorneys
September 10, 2024
Attorneys Michael Hersh and Ian Kirtman are experienced personal injury attorneys who have won their clients more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements throughout their 30 years of experience.
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