Getting into an automobile accident is stressful in and of itself, but it can be even more challenging if the driver who caused the accident flees the scene. Can you still seek out compensation if you can’t find the driver who caused you accident? In this blog, we explain what you should do if the other driver leaves the scene after causing an accident.
Compensation In A Hit And Run
The first thing you’ll want to do if you’ve been victimized in a hit and run accident is to contact your automobile insurance carrier. Every policy is different, but most of them have some type of coverage for hit and run accidents where you’re left at the scene. For example, sometimes you can seek compensation for the vehicle damage under collision coverage. But what about receiving compensation for your injuries?
Again, it comes down to your insurance policy. Some insurances allow you to collect damages under “uninsured motorist protection” coverage, as well as options like medical coverage and person injury protections. The problem is that you may not know if you have these types of coverage, and the insurance company can often be less than helpful when it comes to sorting through your coverage and claim rights.
There are other ways you can seek compensation for your injuries, and we’ll touch on those in the next section.
Hiring An Injury Law Firm
If you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of examining your insurance coverage, or you just want to focus on your recovery and let someone else deal with the insurance company, consider hiring an injury firm like Hey Workers to handle your Minnesota hit and run case. Not only would we be happy to review your coverage, but we can also help explain what you can do to put yourself in the best position to receive a favorable sum from the insurance company. We can also work directly with the claims adjuster to maximize your compensation package, which will help take some stress out of the situation.
Another way injury firms are helpful is because they are familiar with other compensation options. For example, if you’ve been victimized by a hit and run crime, you may be able to receive compensation from the Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board. The MCVRB is a statewide program that provides financial assistance and other services to individuals who have been affected by crime. There are some specific eligibility requirements and deadlines to meet, but we’re very familiar with the program and can help file a request for financial compensation.
There are a few other ways you may be able to seek compensation, including if the police end up catching the hit and run culprit. At the end of the day, your best bet in these situations is to hire an injury firm to attack the problem at all angles. Not only will this help ensure that you get the most compensation for your injuries, but it can take the hassle out of the claim’s process and allow you to focus on your health. For more information about how we can help you in a hit and run accident or any type of auto accident, reach out to Hey Workers today.
