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Indiana Hit and Run Accident Attorney

Drivers Who Cause Accidents Are Responsible For Paying For The Damages That Result

When a motor vehicle crash occurs in Indiana, each driver involved in the crash is obligated to stop and exchange information with the other driver, and the crash must be reported to the police. While this is what’s supposed to happen, it doesn’t always work this way. Hit-and-run drivers can breach this duty and leave you injured, with property damage expenses, and without a way of recovering compensation. At the office of Keffer Hirschauer LLP, our Indiana hit & run lawyers know how scary a hit-and-run accident is and we can fight for your right to compensation.

Who Pays for Damages in a Hit-and-Run Accident?

In Indiana, drivers who cause accidents are responsible for paying for the damages that result. If the driver who hit you fled the scene, chances are high that they were the one to blame for the crash.

If the driver can be identified by the police–which is possible in some hit-and-run accidents–then the driver can be held liable for damages. Unfortunately, if the driver fled the scene, it’s also possible, if not probable, that the driver does not carry liability insurance coverage. Even if they do carry liability insurance, they may not cover enough to fully pay for your injuries. While you have the right to file a lawsuit against the driver directly, they may not have the assets to pay for your damages.

Fortunately, it’s very possible that there are other sources of insurance available, including your own insurance policy. In fact, unless you reject it in writing, all insurance policies in our state must include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Your insurance coverage may also include medical payments coverage, too, which will pay for your medical expenses regardless of fault.

What’s more, in some cases a third-party, such as the manufacturer of a defective vehicle party, may have caused or contributed to the accident. When this is the case, you can bring a claim against this third party, too.

How Our Indiana Hit-and-Run Attorneys Can Help

We understand that being involved in an accident is already a traumatic experience – one that’s only made worse by the fact that the driver who hit you fled the scene. When you call our Indiana hit-and-run attorneys, you can count on our law firm to work hard for you.

We’ll investigate the scene, gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and do our best to track down the hit-and-run driver. We’ll also work with experts to determine the precise cause of your crash and determine who was to blame. From there, we’ll calculate your damages and file a demand letter against the appropriate party.

We’ll review and negotiate a settlement, fighting back against any low-balled offers from an insurance adjuster. If you have questions, we’ll be available and accessible throughout the entire claims process.

Call Our Indiana Hit & Run Attorneys Today

If you’re in a hit-and-run accident, don’t want to call our Indiana hit-and-run attorneys. The sooner we start working on your case, the fresher evidence will be and the greater the chances of getting the settlement you deserve. Call now for a free consultation.