If your accidental injury was caused by a hit-and-run driver, you may wonder how that person will be held accountable for negligence — and how you will recover compensation to cover expenses and losses such as the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wage replacement and/or loss of earning capacity
- Permanent injury
- Pain and suffering
Perhaps the hit-and-run accident affected you as a pedestrian, a bicyclist, a motorcyclist or a motorist. Perhaps the police are still looking for the driver who crashed into you and then left the scene of the accident — and have hopes of finding that person. Perhaps the hit-and-run driver hit another vehicle which in turn hit your vehicle. You may even have recourse for a hit-and-run accident when debris from another vehicle traveling down the roadway impacts your vehicle causing your injury.
Whatever the specifics of your hit-and-run accident, you are advised to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner a detailed investigation takes place, the more likely it is that evidence of the missing motorist may be uncovered, such as the following:
- Surveillance videotapes
- Paint chips
- Fresh eyewitness testimony
Alert law enforcement agents sometimes succeed in tracking down hit-and-run perpetrators using gathered evidence. They are concerned about filing criminal charges against the driver. Your concern, however, is different. Your most vital need is to recover monetary compensation after you suffered broken bones, a head injury or a spinal cord injury. Immediately after the hit-and-run accident is the best time to begin the investigation.
Whether or not the guilty driver is found, there will most likely be insurance complexities to deal with. You may need to obtain compensation through your own auto insurance policy's uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. You may find that your own insurance company does not in fact have your best interests in mind or fully comprehend the extent of your injuries. Experienced personal injury attorneys at Brown, Moore & Associates, PLLC, can help you navigate the challenges of insurance claims on a contingency basis. That means that you will not owe attorneys fees unless a settlement or award is paid out.
Contact a North Carolina Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer
If you have additional questions after reviewing the information on our website, we invite you to contact our office to schedule a complimentary initial consultation. To make an appointment with a Charlotte personal injury attorney, call toll free 866-959-2586 or send us an e-mail.
