Hit and Run Accidents

    SARASOTA, FL, December 30, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In motor vehicle accidents in which the involved drivers stay on the scene, it's important to exchange insurance and contact information, cooperate with police and receive medical attention. However, in hit and run accidents, you can be left without a means to seek compensation if you are injured and the accident was caused by the driver who fled.

Unless you were able to gather information about the offending vehicle, such as a license number, or witnesses observed the event, it can be difficult to pursue financial compensation from negligent drivers in hit and run accidents.

No-Fault Insurance

If you have elected to have no-fault insurance or uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, it is possible that you will be able to collect damages from your own insurance company if you were injured in a hit and run accident caused by the driver who fled the scene.

With a police report, medical information regarding your injury, and documented property damage, you may be able to receive a portion of your damages back in an insurance settlement. This settlement will almost certainly be inadequate to cover all of your damages including medical expenses and lost wages.

Hiring an Attorney for Hit and Run Compensation

It is illegal for drivers involved in an accident to leave the scene without exchanging relevant information, but this is often not enough reason for some to remain. Driving without insurance, driving under the influence, driving without a valid license or driving with active arrest warrants are among the most common reasons drivers flee the scene of an accident.

The odds do not favor innocent victims in hit and run accidents, but an experienced car accident attorney may still be able to help you recover financial compensation if you were in a collision and the other driver left the scene. A knowledgeable car accident attorney can help you interpret state laws regarding hit and run collisions, evaluate the circumstances of your car accident and recommend the best course of action for your individual situation.

If you live in the Sarasota or Bradenton, Florida, areas and were the victim of a hit and run accident, please visit the website of the car accident attorneys at Luhrsen Law Group at www.luhrsen.com.

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