If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident in California, your pursuit of compensation will most likely take you down one or two of these paths:
- If at all possible, find the perpetrator. It may or may not be too late at this point to follow this advice: get the license plate number of the car that struck yours. You may have blacked out upon impact and have no recollection of the vehicle that collided with your car or truck on a California street or highway. However, other occupants of your car or other eyewitnesses may remember at least part of the license plate number. Furthermore, a detailed investigation may uncover a surveillance camera somewhere in the vicinity of the accident that shot video that shows your accident.
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Even if the perpetrator is not found, your injuries may be covered under terms of your own uninsured/underinsured motorist policy. A close examination of your UI/UIM coverage clauses in your auto insurance policy may bring to light a valuable source of compensation.
Call us at 707-623-1184 or email us for your free case evaluation in Santa Rosa.
Hit & Run Accident in Santa Rosa
Remember that a hit-and-run accident may not have involved impact between your vehicle and the offending car or truck. The other driver may have forced you off the road or into another lane of traffic. The lack of a collision between your car and the other car may have an adverse effect on your ability to claim benefits through your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
As with any car accident, a hit-and-run accident involves many "what if" scenarios and unique circumstances. For this reason, you are strongly urged to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after a hit-and-run accident.
Free Case Evaluations for Hit & Run Victims
All hit and run car accidents, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents are handled on a contingency basis. You will only be expected to pay us if we recover compensation for you.
Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Santa Rosa hit and run accident attorney. Call us at 707-623-1184 or email us for your free case evaluation in Santa Rosa.
