Lafayette Hit and Run Lawyer
It is hard to comprehend how a driver could shirk the legal duty to remain at the scene following a vehicle collision, but Indiana Crash Facts reveal that hit-and-run accidents are a shockingly common occurrence. On average, there are more than 28,500 such incidents every year statewide, and around 14 percent of all car accidents in Tippecanoe County involve a motorist who fled the scene. Under the circumstances, without being able to pursue the responsible driver, you might feel hopeless about your legal options.
Even though your situation may seem grim, it is important to realize that there are ways to recover the compensation you deserve after a hit-and-run collision. Our team at Keffer Hirschauer LLP has experience with these scenarios, so we can develop a strategy to protect your rights. Please contact our firm to set up a no-cost case assessment with a Lafayette hit & run lawyer who can explain your remedies. You might also benefit from reviewing some basic information about the laws.
Victims’ Options When a Driver Leaves the Scene
By Indiana law, it is a crime to leave the scene of an accident without stopping to assess the situation. Motorists must contact police when the incident results in injuries, fatalities, or damage to vehicles in excess of $1,000. Not all drivers comply with this obligation, however, so you may not have the opportunity to exchange information. Still, our attorneys investigate and attempt to identify the hit and run driver by:- Reviewing property damage to vehicle;
- Video footage from security cameras installed by local businesses;
- Witness and bystander accounts; and,
- Many other sources.
Diligent Legal Assistance with Hit and Run Claims
Your remedies may seem limited, but you are gaining an advantage when you have our Keffer Hirschauer LLPteam at your side. We can assist by:- Launching an in-depth investigation to locate the hit and run driver;
- Contacting local businesses to obtain surveillance camera footage;
- Reaching out to witnesses who observed the crash;
- Filing a claim with the motorist’s insurer;
- Working with your own insurer to obtain coverage under your PIP policy; and,
- Suing in civil court to obtain monetary damages for your medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses.