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If you or your loved one suffered injuries in a hit and run accident, Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers can help you explore your options for recovering compensation. We know that these types of collisions can leave victims feeling like they have been left with no financial recourse, but we are here to help you get the justice you deserve.
Our hit and run accident attorneys in Idaho can pursue compensation from your insurance provider and seek damages from the liable driver if possible. We will fight hard to ensure you do not pay out of pocket for a crash you did not cause. Contact us online or call today to get started with a free consultation.
How to Seek Compensation for a Hit and Run Accident
Idaho law requires that drivers stop at the scene of auto accidents involving property damage, injuries, or death. The law also requires that drivers carry liability insurance to pay for collisions they cause. However, when negligent drivers flee the scene of an accident, it can leave the victims wondering where to turn to recover damages.
If you happen to get the license plate number and the police find the hit and run driver, our car accident attorneys can hold them financially responsible. However, many drivers who flee the scene are not located, or if they are, they do not have insurance (which may have prompted them to leave in the first place). When this is the case, our lawyers can pursue your losses with an uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claim with your insurance provider.
According to the Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI), car insurance policies in Idaho must include uninsured & underinsured motorist coverage unless the policyholder rejects it in writing. UM/UIM limits usually match your bodily injury liability (BIL) and property damage liability (PDL) limits. The state requires a minimum of $25,000/$50,000 in BIL per person/accident and $15,000 in PDL, but you can opt for higher coverage. Our hit and run accident attorneys will seek the maximum settlement possible, up to your UM/UIM policy limits.
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Call Us NowOther Options for Pursuing Your Losses
Our accident investigation may help police locate the liable driver or uncover other at-fault parties who may owe you fair compensation. When applicable, our personal injury attorneys can pursue claims against others who may be responsible, which may include:
- A driver’s employer
- A public or private roadway owner
- A negligent mechanic
- Third-party motorists who did not flee
Whatever avenues are available to you to recover your hit and run accident damages, we will explore them. Contact Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers online or call for a free consultation.
Recoverable Car Accident Damages
In general, our hit and run lawyers can seek compensation for the following car accident damages:
- Medical expenses, including ambulance transportation, emergency department treatment, hospital and doctor fees, surgeries, rehabilitation, physical therapy, medical equipment, and nursing services
- Lost wages and employment benefits, including wages from time missed at work and the loss of your future earning capacity if you cannot return to work due to your injuries
- Pain and suffering, including severe and chronic pain, permanent and disabling injuries, emotional stress, mental anguish, and diminished quality of life
- Wrongful death of a loved one, including medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, lost income and future financial support, lost services, and the loss of your family member’s comfort, companionship, advice, and society.
If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed through an act of negligence, you need the highest level of legal representation.
Schedule a Free ConsultationWhy Choose Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers?
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers strives to offer the highest level of legal representation to clients in Idaho and California. Our accident lawyers put our hearts into what we do because we know it makes a difference in people’s lives. We have earned over 400 five-star reviews because:
We Work Hard to Help Our Clients Recover
When you hire our law firm, you get a team of attorneys who will work tirelessly toward one common goal: getting the resources you need to heal. After you sign with us, we will immediately notify the insurance company and begin the legal process on your case. We will:
- Visit the accident scene and collect physical evidence
- Gather medical records, the police report, and any relevant documentation
- Document the crash site with photographs and video
- Locate and interview eyewitnesses
- Obtain available surveillance, dashcam, or traffic camera footage of the crash
- Draft and file insurance claims with your insurer
- Prepare and file personal injury claims against the liable driver and other at-fault parties when possible
- Aggressively negotiate for a full and fair settlement
- Proceed with a personal injury lawsuit and represent you at trial if necessary
We Get Results for Our Clients
We have recovered over $40 million in settlements, verdicts, and judgments for our clients, including the following car accident case results:
- $5.8 million for the family of a fatal trucking accident victim
- $1 million for a client who suffered severe injuries in a freeway accident
- $750,000 for a client injured by a drunk driver
We Care About Your Future
We care about our clients and their communities. In fact, we believe in giving back and consistently donate a portion of our profits to local organizations and charities.
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Schedule NowTime Limits for a Hit and Run Accident Claim
Insurance policy deadlines can be short, so you should file claims as soon as possible.
If we must seek compensation in civil court, Idaho Statutes § 5-219 allows two years to file most personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. If the statute of limitations expires, you usually cannot take legal action. Losing your right to sue will significantly reduce your bargaining power with the insurance company, so this deadline is important even if you expect to settle with your insurer.
Contact Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers for Help With Your Hit and Run
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers is dedicated to helping injured people recover. When you engage in our services, you get a legal team committed to getting you the medical treatment and financial compensation you need to get life back on track after an accident.
You should not have to pay for the actions of a hit and run driver. Let our hit and run accident attorneys in Idaho fight for you. Contact us online or call 24/7 for a free consultation. We take cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay us nothing upfront or out of pocket.
