Hit-and-run accidents are unexpected and shocking. When the fleeing driver is unknown, drivers are often left with questions about how they will pursue compensation. When you are in this situation, our Hoover hit-and-run accident attorney can help you.
At the Morris Bart law firm, our team of legal professionals understands that being injured in a hit-and-run accident can be stressful and frustrating. We’ll be a fierce legal advocate and help you navigate the complex claims process so you can focus on recovering from your injuries and restoring your life.
How Our Hoover Hit-and-Run Lawyer Can Help Your Case
Pursuing compensation for an auto accident can be stressful on its own, and this stress can be magnified in the aftermath of a hit-and-run. For example, you may still be recovering from an injury or living with a permanent disability caused by the accident. You may also be without transportation because your vehicle was damaged. We can help you file a claim with your insurer to seek compensation.
Our Hoover car accident lawyer can help with your claim in the following ways:
- Keeping you up-to-date on your claim’s developments
- Investigating your case and collecting vital evidence
- Working with law enforcement to identify the other driver
- Evaluating all your economic and non-economic damages
- Developing a solid personal injury claim
- Negotiating a fair settlement with your insurance company
For a free legal consultation with a Hit and Run Accident lawyer serving Hoover, call 800-537-8185
Recoverable Damages in a Hit-and-Run Accident Case
Because the other driver fled the scene, we would likely file a claim with your insurer to help you recover compensation. You could recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are those with fixed and easily identifiable costs, such as medical bills. Non-economic damages don’t have a definite financial cost and take a personal toll on your life and loved ones.
Economic Damages You Could Recover
Some of the economic damages you can recover through an insurance claim include:
- Medical expenses for ambulance rides, emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, rehab and therapy, doctor’s visits, medications, medical devices, and psychiatric care
- Lost income due to missing work while in the hospital or recovering from your injury
Recoverable Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages you may recover compensation for include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Long-term or permanent disability
Wrongful Death Damages
If your loved one was killed in a Hoover hit-and-run car accident, you might be entitled to compensation for the following wrongful death damages:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Unpaid medical bills left by the decedent
- Loss of love and guidance
- Loss of consortium or companionship
Identifying a Hit-and-Run Driver After an Accident
Our team can work with law enforcement officers and conduct an investigation to try to locate the at-fault driver.
In Alabama, fleeing the scene of an injury-causing accident could result in felony charges. Drivers of both vehicles are expected to remain present at the scene, call 911, offer emergency assistance to others, and exchange contact information.
Law enforcement may already be working to find and pursue criminal charges against the driver if they were called to the accident scene or you filed a police report. Either way, your lawyer can independently investigate your accident and secure any evidence available to help identify the liable driver. Such evidence includes:
- Dashboard camera footage from nearby vehicles
- CCTV surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses
- Photos of the accident scene and damage to your vehicle
- Videos or photos taken by eyewitnesses, if applicable
- Statements from eyewitnesses, including pedestrians, other drivers, and nearby residents
- Reports from expert witnesses, such as an accident reconstructionist
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What if the Responsible Driver Can’t Be Identified?
Sometimes, hit-and-run drivers are identified by police or turn themselves in, allowing us to pursue compensation from them. If the driver is identified, you could file a lawsuit against them.
Unfortunately, not all hit-and-run drivers are located. However, this does not mean you are not entitled to or cannot recover compensation. You could carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). UM/UIM is designed to compensate you for certain damages if the other driver doesn’t have insurance or cannot be located.
UM/UIM could cover several of your accident-related losses. If you are not sure whether or not you carry this coverage, our team can help. We can handle communications with your insurer and analyze the guidelines of your insurance policy.
Why Would a Driver in Hoover Leave an Accident Scene?
There are several reasons why a driver might leave the scene of a hit-and-run car accident, but very rarely are they legal or acceptable. These include the following and more:
- The driver is uninsured or underinsured and they do not want to face the consequences of causing an accident
- The driver is driving without a license or with a suspended license
- The driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- The driver has illicit drugs or open alcohol in their vehicle, or other evidence of illegal activity
- The driver panics and makes a rash decision
- The driver has a warrant issued for their arrest or has a criminal record
- The driver is avoiding responsibility, especially if they have reason to believe another person has been injured or killed in the accident they caused
Contact a Hoover Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer at Morris Bart & Associates, LLC
The Morris Bart law firm consists of experienced attorneys who offer legal counsel for personal injury cases. Your initial case review with our Hoover hit-and-run accident lawyer is free and confidential, and there is no obligation.
If you are the survivor of a hit-and-run accident, contact us today, and we can explain your legal rights and options. We’ll examine your case and determine an effective strategy to pursue fair compensation for your losses.
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