Individuals who have been involved in one or more motor vehicle accidents understand how stressful an accident can be. Even in minor accidents, the immediate aftermath of ensuring that you and your loved one’s safety and well-being are not at risk while trying to speak with emergency personnel and others can be daunting. The stress is often multiplied in accidents involving drivers who flee the accident scene. While individuals typically flee for a variety of reasons, there is always added feelings of frustration and helplessness when these situations occur. When you or someone you know have been involved in an accident or incident involving a hit and run driver, you need an experienced attorney who can assist you in obtaining the relief you deserve. For a risk free initial consultation, contact Sanford A Kassel, APLC today.
When any type of accident occurs, you should report it and speak with emergency personnel. Even when another party involved in the accident flees, it is important to report the accident to law enforcement. This protects you and your loved ones and creates a record of what occurred. Remember that just because someone fled the scene, law enforcement may track them down after the fact so keeping a detailed report of the accident is still very important.
Investigation after a Hit and Run
A hit and run accident is likely to spark an investigation to determine if criminal charges will be filed. Even when an individual flees the scene of an accident, there are sometimes cameras in the vicinity that capture the accident or information that can be used to identify the other vehicles involved. In addition, other drivers sometimes report the license and type of vehicle involved in the accident to authorities. The days and weeks following a hit and run accident are important to any investigation. In many cases, the findings of criminal investigations are used to assist in civil personal injury cases and get you the relief you deserve.
Other Forms of Relief
In some cases, you may still be able to obtain relief for damages sustained as a result of the accident or incident by filing a claim against your own insurance policy. California law requires motorists to obtain uninsured motorists coverage. When a hit and run accident occurs, insurance companies will often treat the accident as one in which the other driver does not maintain insurance. This will allow you to obtain the maximum amount of monetary relief stated in your policy.
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Sanford A. Kassel Law, APLC is an experienced law firm located in San Bernardino, California. Our attorneys practice personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment law. If you or someone you know is in need of a personal injury attorney, our firm will be happy to meet with you for a risk-free initial consultation. Our attorneys use various strategies to ensure that you get the maximum amount of relief available for any injuries sustained as a result of a hit and run accident. We assist clients in San Bernardino, Riverside, Inland Empire, and Southern California.
