Hit and Run Car Accidents in Sacramento

Hit and run car accidents in Sacramento can cause serious injuries. If another driver hurt you and then fled the scene, you may feel helpless, but this is not the case. You could seek compensation with the help of one of our car crash attorneys at Curtis Legal Group.

For over 70 years, our team of Heavy Hitters™ has fought for injury victims across the Central Valley. We are known for our winning case record, which includes over $100 million in settlements and verdicts. We work aggressively to pursue compensation for the damages you need to heal both physically and mentally.

Why Do Drivers Flee the Scene?

Under California Vehicle Code § 20001 and California Vehicle Code § 20002, drivers must immediately stop after any wreck involving injuries, death, or property damage. Therefore, fleeing the scene of a crash is illegal, and yet, motorists still do it, potentially leaving crash victims without aid. Why?

Drivers in Sacramento often flee following an auto accident to avoid legal trouble if they have been:

• Speeding
• Drinking and driving
• Driving without insurance
• Committing another infraction that could lead to penalties

Drivers may also flee out of fear or panic.

Recovering Damages After a Hit and Run Accident

If the police locate the at-fault driver, and they have insurance, our lawyers could help you file a claim against their auto liability policy. We could also file a personal injury lawsuit.

Unfortunately, the driver is often not found, is uninsured, or does not have the personal assets to cover your costs if you win a suit. However, you may be able to recover compensation for hit and run car wrecks in Sacramento through your insurance or other responsible parties.

An Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claim

Insurance companies in California must offer uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, which drivers can choose to carry or reject in writing. According to the California Department of Insurance, there are three types of UM/UIM coverage.

Uninsured motorist bodily injury insurance covers injuries to you and your passengers if an uninsured driver is at fault. Underinsured motorist insurance covers limited injury costs to you and your passengers for harm caused by an underinsured driver.

Uninsured motorist property damage (UMPD) coverage pays for property damage up to $3,500, but only if you can identify the uninsured driver.

UM/UIM policies typically apply to hit and runs. Our attorneys could review your insurance coverage and file a claim with your insurer.

Medical Payments Coverage

Medical payments coverage may also be part of your policy and could cover bodily injuries caused to you or your passengers by a hit and run, no matter who was at fault.

Collision Coverage

Collision coverage pays for vehicle damage resulting from a crash with another vehicle or an object, regardless of fault. If you have a collision policy, and the hit and run driver is not found, you could use it instead of UMPD.

A Claim Against a Liable Third Party

A third party who caused or contributed to your accident, did not flee the scene, and has insurance may also be liable. For example, if the hit and run driver was making a defensive maneuver to avoid another negligent motorist, that third motorist could share in the fault.

Additionally, if a lack of lighting or dangerous road conditions were a factor, you could have a claim against a negligent property or roadway owner.

Our lawyers could help you act against all those responsible for your hit and run crash.

Why Should You Work With Our Hit and Run Lawyers?

Proving you deserve compensation for a hit and run car collision in Sacramento can be challenging. For some payments, your insurance company will require evidence that the accident was not your fault.

Furthermore, it can be difficult to get a fair settlement from your insurance company. Insurers keep payments low to increase profits, and they may not offer what you deserve. Our lawyers could support your hit and run claim by investigating the incident and assisting with negotiations for the maximum compensation possible.

Contact Us for Legal Help After a Sacramento Hit and Run Car Crash

At Curtis Legal Group, we have experience in pursuing damages for hit and run car accidents in Sacramento. We offer free initial consultations and do not collect attorney fees until we win your case. Call us today and let our Heavy Hitters™ help you recover the compensation you deserve.