When a hit-and-run driver flees the scene of an accident, they create additional legal trouble for themselves and difficulty for anyone injured by their reckless behavior. While finding the driver to pursue compensation is optimal, a personal injury lawyer from MD Accident Law can find other avenues to compensate you for your injuries from a Joppatowne hit-and-run accident.
Law enforcement personnel often catch hit-and-run drivers shortly after leaving the scene. When that doesn’t happen, our Joppatowne hit-and-run accident lawyer can still assist in obtaining compensation for your injuries.
You Can Get Compensation after a Joppatowne Hit-And-Run Accident
Whether you were a pedestrian, in a vehicle, or on a motorcycle or bicycle, you can pursue compensation for injuries from a hit-and-run accident. Depending on the circumstances, a hit-and-run driver can leave catastrophic damage in their wake.
If you have injuries and property damage from an accident, we can help. Our car accident team will fight for compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Compensation for Reimbursable Expenses
Recoverable economic losses can include:
- Current and future medical costs, including physical therapy, medical devices, and in-home healthcare assistance
- Property damage to repair or replace a damaged vehicle or other property
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Home modifications, if necessary
We can include any expense incurred directly from the accident as an economic loss. In instances where injuries will continue to affect your life, we can include projections of future costs.
Non-Economic Compensation for Non-Tangible Damages
For areas that don’t have a direct monetary value, we will create an assessed value for non-economic compensation. The items in this category affect your life, and financial compensation can help. Some of the items in this category can include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Chronic pain
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Reduced quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Each item is assessed and assigned a value based on several factors. Our car accident team uses a formula to give a value to each non-economic loss portion based on your circumstances.
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The Benefits of Having a Joppatowne Hit-and-Run Lawyer
Although you can easily navigate the claims process for a typical vehicle accident, the complexities of a hit-and-run accident can be confusing. It can be helpful to have the assistance of a Joppatowne hit-and-run accident attorney. You’ll be able to concentrate on healing while our team does all the legwork and takes care of the details.
Some of the things we manage for you include:
- An investigation of the accident
- Review and assessment of traffic camera footage
- Speaking with witnesses
- Assisting law enforcement in searching for the missing driver
- Calculate economic and non-economic losses
- Negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf
- Prepare to represent you in civil court if a lawsuit becomes necessary
Our team will provide you with updates as your case progresses. You will have a direct text number for 24/7 answers to any questions. If necessary, we can recommend healthcare professionals to care for your injuries.
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Our No-Risk Fee Plan Means No Upfront Costs
When you decide to partner with our hit-and-run accident team, we expect no upfront costs from you. Your case evaluation is free. We will receive reimbursement for any expenses we accrue during the filing stage and our fees when you get a check.
We understand that the cost of a lawyer can be scary. With our contingency fee plan, you pay when we win a favorable settlement or win your case in civil court.
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Finding Your Hit-and-Run Driver
Law enforcement officers begin the search for a hit-and-run driver as soon as possible. They will use witness statements, traffic cam video, and other means to identify the missing driver and bring them to justice.
If they locate the driver, we can proceed with your claim as usual. We will seek compensation from their insurance provider. The driver may also face criminal charges for fleeing the scene, but those proceedings should not interfere with your compensation claim.
What Happens If the Driver Isn’t Located?
If the police cannot locate the driver, we can continue with your claim by filing against your uninsured motorist coverage. This mandatory coverage includes:
- Bodily injury coverage for one person at $30,000
- Bodily injury coverage for two or more people up to $60,000 per accident
- Property damage coverage up to $15,000 per accident
If you file under the uninsured motorist provision and your claim is denied, we will fight to appeal the decision to gain your compensation.
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Staying within the Statute of Limitations
Per Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 5-101, the statute of limitations generally allows you three years for a personal injury lawsuit. Late filing can result in denying your request to pursue the matter in court.
The time limit for filing a wrongful death lawsuit is also generally three years, per Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 3-904. If you lost someone in a hit-and-run accident, please allow us to express our sympathy. Grief is never an easy road to walk. Our team can assist in attempting to help your family recover funeral and burial costs and other expenses associated with the death of a family member.
What Causes Hit-and-Run Drivers to Flee?
Sometimes a driver might flee because they have never had an accident and get scared. While that might be an excuse for a young, new driver if they come forward later. However, it remains a criminal offense in Maryland to flee from an accident. Some other reasons a driver may include:
- Stolen vehicle
- Company car
- Transporting drugs or stolen property
- Drinking while driving
- Illegally in the country
- No insurance
- No driver’s license
- Outstanding warrants or unpaid tickets
No matter why a driver leaves an accident, every attempt to locate them immediately after an accident is made. Criminal charges for a hit-and-run start with a fine of up to $500 and possible jail time of up to 60 days or both. The more serious the injuries and damage, the more serious the legal penalties.
Finding a Joppatowne Hit-and-Run Lawyer for You
When you need a Joppatowne hit-and-run lawyer, the Law Offices of Adam M. Smallow is here for you. Our knowledgeable and compassionate team will treat you like our own family. Contact us today to begin your case evaluation.
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