Hit-and-Run Accidents

Skilled California Lawyers Helping People With Hit-and-Run Accident Claims

A hit-and-run accident can be even more unsettling than other accidents because you may not be able to identify the person who hit you. You may not know where to turn or what right you may have to compensation for your injuries and losses.

You do have rights if you have been the victim of a hit-and-run accident, and there are may be remedies available to you.

The personal injury attorneys of Lederer & Nojima LLP have substantial experience with hit-and-run accident claims. We know what sources of compensation are available and the steps that need to be taken to obtain compensation from an insurer.

Even if you are not sure if you have a hit-and-run accident claim, contact one of our attorneys and schedule a free consultation today.

What Should I Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident?

There are important steps you should take after any bike or pedestrian accident or car wreck.

It is extremely important to obtain a police report within 24 to 48 hours of the accident in order to preserve and capture the facts. If possible, collect or photograph any evidence of the accident, such as paint chips and paint transfers, skid marks, damage to your vehicle, and any other evidence that another car was involved in the accident.

If there were witnesses, get their names and contact information and ask them to make statements about what they saw transpire, including a description of the other vehicle and what roles you and the other driver played in the accident.

Insurance Issues in Hit-and-Run Accident Claims

After a pedestrian accident, a bike accident or a car accident where the vehicle that hit you drives off, their insurance drives off with them. What you may not realize is that your own underinsured or uninsured motorist policy or homeowners insurance may cover your losses.

However, in these cases, your own insurance company is the adversary, which can make the claims process difficult. Our firm can work with your insurance company directly and negotiate the terms of a settlement. If your insurer denies or unduly delays your legitimate hit-and-run accident claim, we can also represent you in a bad faith insurance claim.

Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation

A hit-and-run accident claim can be challenging, but it is often possible to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. Contact our offices today to schedule a free consultation and let us see how we can help you.