Hit and run accidents occur when one or more motorists are involved in a collision, and at least one of them leaves the scene of the accident. While hit and run accidents can be aggravating at least and deadly at worst, penalties for fleeing the scene of an accident vary from state to state. For this reason, if you have been involved in a hit-and-run accident, you should consider hiring a hit-and-run lawyer to help you determine the best legal strategy for your particular situation.
As a general rule, it is never a good idea to leave the scene of an accident. In most states, it doesn’t matter whether or not you are the at-fault driver in the accident – if you leave the scene of the accident, you have committed a hit and run. Exceptions to this rule include if you left the scene of an accident in a rural area in order to call emergency services, or if you were involved in a slight fender-bender in a parking lot and left your contact information for the other driver.
Hit and run accidents can be more complicated than other types of motor vehicle accidents because you may or may not be dealing with another party and their insurance company. If you are unable to identify the other driver, your fight may be with your own insurance company.
You may feel overwhelmed during these moments, but attorney Ali Awad, the CEO lawyer, is here to stand up for your legal rights. Ali does not accept lowball offers and has experience dealing with stubborn insurance companies intent on settling for less than you deserve. Arm yourself with the legal representation you need to get a fair shake at the settlement you deserve. Contact our injury and accident attorneys online or call (833) 254-2923 today.
A hit-and-run accident can be especially stressful because you are left wondering why the other driver did not stay and accept responsibility for their actions. There are many reasons why a driver may flee the scene of an accident.
Some of the most common reasons that a person will leave the scene of an accident are: impaired driving, driving without a license, and driving without insurance. There are other factors that may cause a person to flee the scene that are less common, such as driving with illegal drugs in the car, driving with an outstanding warrant for their arrest, or driving an unregistered or stolen vehicle.
None of these are valid excuses for leaving the scene of an accident. Statistically, hit and run drivers are more likely to be under the age of 25 and male. Also, most hit-and-run accidents happen to parked cars with minimal damage.
There are three general types of hit and run accidents that you can be involved in.
As a victim, you are entitled to compensation for all three types of accidents. Depending upon the state you live in, penalties for the at-fault hit and run driver can be substantial.
After you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident, you can be left stressed and confused about proceeding with your case. Perhaps you did everything right, but the police were still unable to locate the other driver. Perhaps the police were able to identify the other party in the hit and run, but they do not have insurance. For these reasons, hit-and-run accidents can be more difficult to navigate on your own. A personal injury attorney has seen cases like yours many times before and knows which steps to take first in order to recover compensation to repair damages to your vehicle and pay for your medical expenses.
Every state has its own laws when it comes to hit and run accidents. You are not expected to be well-versed in personal injury law, but an attorney can help you understand your case and develop a winning legal strategy to compensate you for your injuries, damages, and losses. There are generally three types of penalties:
Despite the fact that we live in an age with dash cams, highway surveillance, and private property security, sometimes hit and run drivers are never identified. If you have been injured in an accident, it can seem like you have no way to recover your losses. However, if this happens, you can often file a claim against your own insurance company. The following are the most common ways to compensate you for your losses after an accident.
Together, these policies can often cover all your economic damages but may not cover your non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, loss of income, or loss of earning capacity.
Even though you are dealing with your insurance provider, you need to take certain precautions to ensure that you will receive a fair settlement in the end. Never admit fault for the accident. While it is important to report the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible, you may also consider contacting an attorney before you take this step, especially if they want you to provide a written or recorded statement regarding the accident.
Hit and run accidents can be especially confusing. You are likely left scared and angry that the other driver left the scene so carelessly and selfishly. There are certain things you should make sure to do before you leave the scene of the accident if it is safe to do so:
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Car accidents that involve a hit and run can be particularly confusing. This is why you need a team of experienced individuals who know the law in your state and are not afraid to stand up to insurance companies that want to lowball your settlement offer. For most of us, dealing with insurance companies is not something we do every day. For Ali, dealing with tough insurance companies is business as usual. In hit-and-run cases, you may not be dealing with someone else’s insurance company. You may have to go toe-to-toe with your own, and it is easy to forget that insurance companies do not carry your best interests at heart, no matter how heartwarming their commercials may be.
If you have been involved in a hit-and-run accident, you need the CEO Lawyer on your side to fight for all the compensation you deserve to pay for your medical expenses, property damage, and pain and suffering. Contact Ali Awad and his team today for a no-obligation consultation at (833) 254-2923.
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To quickly resolve matters following an accident, insurance companies will offer you less than you deserve in compensation for your injuries. Many victims feel pressured to accept these offers as the bills begin to pile up, but that is rarely a good idea. The insurance company is looking to protect its bottom line; and will offer injured victims less than they deserve. An experienced personal injury attorney understands how to negotiate with the insurance company and can look out for your best interests by getting you the compensation you deserve after an injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, it is important to avoid negotiating or providing recorded statements to the insurance company without first seeking help from a qualified personal injury attorney.
The best way to determine if you have a personal injury case is to speak with a knowledgeable attorney. Our legal professionals have the expertise to evaluate your case and determine a strong legal strategy so that you can obtain the greatest amount of compensation possible under the law. We will enlist investigators, assistants, and other specialists to collect accident reports, speak with witnesses to your accident, and put together a plan. While you focus on your physical recovery, we will remain committed to fighting for the compensation that you deserve.
Accident victims have a limited time to file a personal injury lawsuit. This time period is referred to as the statute of limitations. This means that if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you have only two years to pursue a personal injury suit. If you wait too long to reach out to an experienced attorney, you might be forever barred from seeking the compensation you deserve.
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