Hit-and-run accidents happen when drivers leave the accident scene without waiting for the police or drive on without stopping. This is a serious criminal offense, but knowing this does not help you to get compensation from the driver when injuries are serious.
If you or someone you love was badly injured by a hit-and-run driver, a St. Petersburg car accident attorney may still be able to help. We may be able to track down the driver through our own investigations. If the police were able to find them and arrest them, our work as your St. Petersburg hit-and-run accident attorneys would be even easier. Contact us today to set up a free case consultation.
Why Choose Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner to Represent You?
We are real trial lawyers with years of courtroom experience behind us. Our team of St. Petersburg hit-and-run accident lawyers is accustomed to handling arguments and objections from lawyers representing defendants. With your rights at stake, we refuse to be intimidated or sidetracked from our goal.
We are focused on personal injury, and we use our skills to help people from all walks of life when they are facing serious financial consequences after an accident. As can be seen from our verdicts and settlements, we have recovered millions of dollars to help our clients through difficult times.
We believe that everyone should have access to excellent lawyers, but we know that people worry about legal costs. Our St. Petersburg hit-and-run accident lawyers will take your case on a no-win, no-fee basis. Before we begin, you will know what we expect to recover from you and how much your costs will be if we win.
Compensation in Hit-and-Run Accidents in Florida
Ordinarily, you would cover the cost of accident-related injuries from your mandatory Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, but there are times when accidents are so bad that PIP payouts simply are not enough. After a certain threshold, you can claim damages from at-fault drivers. These include:
The cost of medical treatment for injuries and expected future medical costs
Compensation for loss of the ability to earn income, both now and in the future
Settlements for pain, suffering, and emotional distress
Damages paid to compensate for disfigurement, disability, and loss of quality of life
There can be complications, however. For example, the at-fault hit-and-run driver may be uninsured. If they have assets, we may be able to claim against those or arrange for their future wages to be garnished. As part of our investigations, we will uncover what we can expect the driver to be able to pay and how this impacts your case. If the driver cannot be identified or is not insured, you may recover a settlement from uninsured motorist insurance if you have it.
Call Our St. Petersburg Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers Today
Hit-and-run accidents are difficult because we must first identify the guilty driver. Although the police will do their best with the resources they can divert to the search, our St. Petersburg hit-and-run accident attorneys may be able to find evidence they miss. The sooner we begin, the better the chance of identifying the culprit. We are committed to offering you sound advice and helping you achieve the best outcome possible under the circumstances. Rely on us as your St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers, and get in touch today. Call (727) 321-HELP now.
