California Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys

Injured in a Hit-and-Run?

When someone is involved in a car accident, they are legally required to stop and remain at the scene. If they do not, they can be charged with a crime and face a number of serious penalties. Unfortunately, this does not stop all drivers from fleeing the scene. In fact, hit-and-run accidents are all too common in California and throughout the United States. These accidents can leave victims with serious injuries, as well as a number of questions about how they will be compensated for their losses.

Our team at Alvandi Law Group, P.C. has extensive experience handling all types of car accident claims, including those involving hit-and-run drivers. We are ready to help you recover your entitled compensation.

If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident and need help filing a claim, contact our office at (800) 980-6905 to speak with a California hit-and-run accident attorney. 

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

After a car accident, it is natural to feel overwhelmed, especially if the other driver fled the scene. However, it is important to try to remain calm and take a few key steps to help ensure you are able to recover the compensation you are owed.

After a hit-and-run accident, try to:

• Call the police and report the accident. Provide them with as much information as possible, including a description of the other vehicle and driver, if you were able to see the vehicle before it fled the scene.
• Take pictures of the accident scene and any damage to your vehicle.
• Seek medical attention, even if you do not think you were seriously injured.
• Write down everything you can remember about the accident, including what the other driver looked like, what type of vehicle they were driving, and how the accident occurred.
• Call your insurance company and report the accident. Provide them with as much information as possible and ask about your uninsured motorist coverage.
• Contact a hit-and-run accident attorney in California at Alvandi Law Group, P.C. for a free consultation.

Why Do Drivers Flee the Scene of an Accident?

It is difficult to understand why someone would flee the scene of an accident, especially if they caused the crash. However, there are a number of reasons why drivers choose to flee the scene, including:

• They were driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• They were driving without a valid driver’s license
• They were driving without auto insurance
• They were driving a stolen vehicle
• They have an outstanding warrant

These are just a few examples of why someone might choose to flee the scene of a crash. Regardless of the reason, it is important to know that you have options for recovering compensation, even if the at-fault driver is never found.

How Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Work?

After a hit-and-run accident, you may be able to file an uninsured motorist claim with your own insurance company. All auto insurance policies in California must include uninsured motorist coverage, unless you specifically decline it in writing. This type of coverage is designed to protect you in the event you are in an accident with an uninsured driver or a hit-and-run driver.

Uninsured motorist coverage can help you pay for a number of damages, including your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, your insurance company may try to pay you as little as possible or deny your claim altogether. This is why it is so important to work with an experienced hit-and-run accident lawyer in California, like those at Alvandi Law Group, P.C. We can fight for the full, fair recovery you are owed, and we are not afraid to take on large insurance companies.
 

Get in touch with us today to request a free initial consultation with one of our hit-and-run accident attorneys in California.