Hit and run accidents are a prime example of salt in the wound. Not only have you been hurt because of someone else’s negligence (the at fault driver), but the person who hurt you fled the scene. While it may seem like you’ve been left out to dry, I’m here to share a few ways you can still pursue compensation.
As a Kansas City personal injury lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience handling car crash cases, I’ve helped clients recover compensation in hit-and-run situations.
This blog will explore those options, assuming the at-fault driver cannot be found. (However, in many cases, a bit of detective work can help identify the driver, and I’d be happy to share my insights on that as well.)
Filing a Claim Under Your Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Make a claim under your own insurance. Most people have uninsured motorist coverage on their cars. This will provide money compensation for injuries and damages you sustain when hit by someone without insurance, including hit and run accidents. For more details on how this works, visit the hit and run section on our website.
Seeking Compensation from Missouri’s Tort Victims Compensation Fund
If you’re in Missouri, another option for getting money compensation in a hit-and-run accident is to make a claim under Missouri’s Tort Victims Compensation Fund (TVCF). Such accidents qualify under the fund. There are limitations to these claims, so please be sure to check out our blogs on TVCF for more information.
Exploring Third-Party Claims for Additional Compensation
If your hit-and-run accident was also caused by some defect with the road, or signage, or even by some defect with your car, you should investigate making a claim against the companies or entities responsible. For example, if you got into a hit-and-run accident and your airbags didn’t deploy, you could have a case against the manufacturer of your car for injuries you suffered because of it.
Contact Us for Help with Your Hit-and-Run Accident Case
These are some options for money compensation in hit-and-run accidents. If you or a loved one have been hurt in such a crash and have questions about getting compensation, please contact my firm. I am a Kansas City car accident lawyer and can help you seek and recover compensation.
More Resources
An Overview of Missouri Tort Victims’ Compensation Fund
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