Getting into a car accident is scary for anyone, but when you are hit by a driver who leaves the scene of the accident, the experience is unlike any other. If you’ve experienced injuries in your accident, you may be uneasy about who will pay your bills if you can’t track down the driver. Aside from your physical injuries, a hit-and-run accident can cause significant emotional trauma.
If the hit-and-run driver didn’t have insurance or didn’t own the car that struck you, your insurance may cover your damages or the owner of the vehicle may have to compensate you. Knowing what to do after your wreck is key. An Indianapolis car accident lawyer from Kooi Law can investigate your case and take proper steps to prepare for a lawsuit in case the police locate the driver in your wreck.
The first thing you should do after a car accident is to seek medical attention. If you don’t get medical treatment and keep a record of your injuries, you can’t sue for compensation. The sooner you visit the doctor, the easier it will be to prove that your accident caused your injuries. Going to the doctor will provide you proof of injuries and a breakdown of your medical expenses.
It may take time to locate the hit-and-run driver in your wreck, but finding witnesses to support your claims may help identify the driver. Witnesses can explain details about the car that hit you, the appearance of the hit-and-run driver, how the accident occurred, and where the driver went after the accident.
A witness may have captured videos or photographs of the accident in action. If you’re lucky, you’ll document the license plate number of the car that struck you. Gathering as much evidence as possible can help maximize your settlement once the police locate the driver, which can help the police with the criminal side of the case.
When the police locate the hit-and-run driver in your wreck, the police will charge the driver for leaving the scene of the accident, which is a criminal offense. You may have to wait for the criminal trial to finish before you can begin your civil claim; however, when the driver has criminal penalties against them, you’ll have less trouble proving negligence against them in civil court.
Hit-and-run accidents are traumatic because there’s no guarantee that the police will find the driver, but when you have an experienced legal team working hard to gather details on your case, you’ll have a better chance of identifying the culprit. At Kooi Law, we’ll do our best to get you the settlement you deserve.
If you want to speak with an Indianapolis car accident lawyer and discuss your case in greater detail, call 317-569-1335 to schedule a free consultation or find us online for more information.
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