Even though Texas state law requires drivers involved in an accident with injuries to remain at the scene until law enforcement arrives, some drivers may choose to flee. If this happened to you, our Allen hit and run accident lawyer can determine the best way to work toward seeking a judgment for your injuries.
When you are seeking a personal injury award in a case where the negligent party is unknown, the case becomes complex quickly. Underwood Law Office understands the way these types of cases work. You can trust we will work as hard as we can to seek the judgment that you deserve.
How does a Hit and Run Accident Claim Work?
One of the most common questions our Allen car accident attorney hears from the victim of a hit and run crash focuses on the process of filing a claim. When the identity of the party who caused the accident is unknown, how can you win a settlement?
You Will Rely on Your Own Insurance Policy to Help You
When the negligent driver’s identity is unknown, the insurance policy responsible for paying your claim will revert to your own auto policy. As long as you have coverage for uninsured motorists on your policy, which often includes coverage for underinsured motorists, you can file your claim through this part of the policy.
Normally, this type of coverage helps you when the driver who hits you does not have insurance or has too little insurance coverage. Technically, because we do not know if the other driver has insurance, your claim fits under your uninsured motorist coverage portion.
Your Insurer Might Not Treat You Fairly
It may seem odd to bring a claim against your own insurance carrier, but this is how the process works in a hit and run crash with injuries.
It may seem equally odd if your insurance company begins treating you unfairly regarding your claim. You might expect your insurer to be on your side. However, this rarely is the case. Insurers frequently try to pay as little as possible in victim claims, regardless of who the victim is.
We Will Work for You and Not the Insurance Company
To ensure that your insurance company will treat you fairly, you will want to consider having our hit and run accident attorney serving Allen represent you.
When your insurer has an eye on maximizing its profits, it may not focus on your well-being. Trust that our team will have you and your health as our only focus. We will fight for your best outcome, doing everything possible to make sure the insurer treats you as fairly as possible.
For a free legal consultation with a hit and run accidents lawyer serving Allen, call (972) 535-6377
We Will Seek to Maximize Your Claim Amount
After a hit and run crash, you often can seek the same types of awards as you can seek after an injury accident where the other driver stays at the scene and accepts responsibility. These can include:
- Reimbursement for emergency care
- Reimbursement for a hospital stay
- Reimbursement for prescription drugs
- Compensation for wages you could not earn while recovering
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for disabling injuries or disfigurement
You also may be able to receive an award for the estimated cost of your future medical care that you will need after the settlement occurs, as well as an estimated award for your ongoing lost wages. We will work hard to maximize your financial award in all of these areas.
Your Policy May Have Limitations
When you are seeking an award from the uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your policy, understand that your policy may have maximum coverage amounts. This could affect the total amount you could receive in a settlement.
If your insurer tries to use your policy’s technical language as a reason to offer you a payout that’s far below the limits, trust that our team will fight hard for what you deserve, even if that means going to trial.
Allen Hit and Run Accident Lawyer Near Me (972) 535-6377
Does It Matter Why the Driver Fled the Scene of My Auto Accident?
Even though Texas Transportation Code § 550.022 clearly spells out the potential penalties when someone flees the scene of an injury accident, some people still do it for reasons like:
- Driving without a license
- Driving without insurance
- Fleeing from another crime
- Driving after drinking alcohol or taking drugs
- Fear of law enforcement
- Fear of the consequences of the accident
We Will Make Sure You Hit All Deadlines in the Case
Ultimately, it does not matter why the driver fled when it comes to us filing a personal injury claim on your behalf. Even if the other driver had no idea that the accident occurred, which could happen if the driver unknowingly backs into your bicycle or sideswipes your motorcycle. Even still, it does not affect your ability to bring a claim.
So do not spend time after the crash waiting for police to try to track down the hit and run driver or trying to figure out why the driver fled. To meet the two-year statute of limitations in Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, the best advice is to contact us and start the process of filing a claim as quickly as possible.
Click to contact our Allen, Texas Car Accident Lawyers today
Underwood Law Office Works on a Contingency Fee Basis
When you are facing a situation where you cannot work and have mounting medical bills after a hit and run crash, you may be unsure about your ability to spend money up front on hiring a hit and run crash attorney in Allen. We agree with you.
Because we work on a contingency fee basis, you do not have to pay us anything at the time you hire us. Our fee will result from a percentage of the final settlement amount in the case. If we do not win an award for you, you will not owe us anything.
Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now
Don’t Sit Back and Wait for Your Insurer to Help You
In a hit and run case, you might expect your insurance company to take care of you. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Hiring our Allen hit and run accident lawyer may help your cause.
Call Underwood Law Office today at (972) 535-6377 to receive a free, no-obligation consultation or fill out our online contact form.
Call or text (972) 535-6377 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form
