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Fleeing from the scene of a car accident in California is illegal. Under the state’s insurance laws, drivers are financially responsible for accidents they cause. When liable motorists fail to stop after a crash, it can leave victims wondering where to turn for compensation for their medical bills and other losses.
If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a hit and run, Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers can help you seek compensation. Our hit and run accident attorneys in Temecula, CA, can explain your options for recovering your damages and pursue compensation via every available channel. Contact us online or call 24/7 for a free consultation.
Our Temecula Attorneys Fight for Car Accident Victims
For over a decade, Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers has been your local injury law firm. We take a personalized approach to every case and aggressively fight for the rights of accident victims in Temecula and throughout California. Our mission is to help the injured access the highest level of legal representation, medical treatment, and financial compensation.
When you sign with us, you get a legal team united in one common goal: getting the money you need to heal and protect your future. Hit and run accident cases can be complex, but our Temecula car accident attorneys can do the following to build your case and secure your damages:
- Investigate the accident: We can investigate the hit and run crash. The evidence we uncover may help police locate the hit and run driver or reveal that there are other at-fault parties you can pursue compensation from, such as a driver’s employer or a third-party motorist. Proof may include police reports, medical records, dashcam or surveillance video, eyewitness accounts, and expert testimony.
- Handle insurance claims: We can manage claims against your own insurance policies as well as claims against anyone responsible for the crash. We will prepare and file insurance documents, track and adhere to deadlines, and communicate on your behalf. We will tirelessly negotiate for the maximum settlement possible and are prepared to handle multiple claims against multiple parties.
- Take legal action if necessary: We will not back down from taking your case to civil court if that is needed to get the money you deserve. We will file a lawsuit and represent you at trial if necessary.
It’s free to speak with us and learn the value of your case today.
Call Us NowYou Have Options for Recovering Your Hit and Run Damages
A hit and run accident can leave victims feeling like they have been left with few options when it comes to paying for their collision-related losses. Fortunately, you have options for recovering your damages, even if the police are unable to locate the driver who caused the crash.
You may be able to secure hit and run accident compensation via:
- An uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claim: According to the California Department of Insurance, auto insurance companies must offer UM/UIM coverage unless you reject it in writing. This type of insurance typically will pay for damages caused by a hit and run accident. Your UM/UIM limits are usually the same as your bodily injury liability (BIL) coverage. The state-mandated BIL minimum is $30,000/$60,000 per person/accident. You may also have other optional insurance policies that can compensate for a hit and run, including collision coverage or first-party medical payments coverage.
- A liability insurance claim: If law enforcement identifies the hit and run driver, we can file a claim with their auto insurance provider. However, the reason some drivers flee in the first place is that they are driving without insurance. If we cannot secure damages from the liable driver, we can determine if there are others at fault that we can pursue a claim against.
- A personal injury lawsuit: We can file suit against at-fault parties or the insurance companies (including your own) if they refuse to offer a fair settlement. If we must take legal action, we must do so before the statute of limitations expires. CCP § 335.1 allows two years to file most personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits.
Contact Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers to connect with a lawyer near you. We can tell you more about seeking hit and run damages during a free consultation. Fill out our online form or call today.
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 ConsultationOur Hit and Run Lawyers Will Fight for the Maximum Compensation Possible
Insurance companies often put profits over people, including their own customers. So, even when dealing with your own insurer, getting the money you deserve can be challenging.
Our Temecula hit and run attorneys will fight for the maximum compensation possible for your accident, which may include the following types of damages:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Lost future earning capacity
- Household services
- Physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering
What to Do If You Are in a Hit and Run Accident in California
There are several things you can do after a hit and run collision to help protect your health and your rights:
Stop and Report the Accident
Even if the other driver flees, you should stop at the accident scene. Call 911 if anyone needs medical attention. Contact the Temecula Police Department to report the crash. Your insurance company will require a police report for your UM/UIM claim, and it will also be an important piece of case evidence.
Seek Medical Treatment
Seek medical treatment for your crash injuries if you did not receive treatment at the time of the collision. Save all of your medical bills and records.
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Schedule NowNotify Your Insurance Company About the Accident
But be careful what you say.
You need to let your insurance provider know about the hit and run, but only provide them with basic information, like the time, date, and place of the crash. When speaking with your insurance company or the liable party’s insurer, do not speculate on the cause of the accident, admit fault, agree to give a recorded statement, or accept an initial settlement offer.
Instead, consider reaching out to our lawyers early in the process so we can advocate for you from the start of your claim to its finish.
Contact Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers About Your Temecula Hit and Run
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers has recovered over $40 million in settlements, verdicts, and judgments for our clients. Let us put our skills, experience, and reputation to work for you. Contact us online or call now for a free consultation. We take cases on a contingency basis.
