Do I Need a Lawyer After a Hit and Run Accident in Austin?

Getting injured in any car accident in Austin, TX, is stressful. But when the driver that caused the accident leaves the scene, you’re left wondering how you’ll get compensated for your injuries. Our Austin hit-and-run accident attorneys can help answer that question and many more. 

Navigating the insurance claims process is even more difficult in hit-and-run accidents. Our Austin personal injury attorneys have the experience and knowledge to get you through this difficult time. Let us take the stress of getting you the compensation you deserve so that you can focus all your energy on healing.  

Contact FVF Law today at (512) 982-9328 so we can thoroughly evaluate your case and help you understand your legal options.   

FVF Law Can Help if You’ve Been Injured in an Austin, TX Hit and Run Accident

All drivers who are in a car accident involving injury, death, or property damage, must remain at the accident scene. Failure to do so can result in serious criminal penalties, including imprisonment and significant fines. Unfortunately, not everyone follows the law. 

Getting compensated for injuries you sustain in a hit-and-run accident in Austin, Texas, is difficult. Hit-and-run injury cases require a law firm that is aggressive and unafraid to take on tough cases like yours. 

When you choose FVF Law, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get right to work on your case by: 

• Performing an independent investigation into your accident to gather important evidence
• Talking to witnesses to find out if they can help identify the hit-and-run driver 
• Working with the police to locate the hit-and-run driver 
• Reviewing your insurance policy to see what other compensation options you may have 
• Handling all communications with the insurance company to ensure they don’t take advantage of you

You shouldn’t go through the claims process alone. With FVF Law in your corner, you won’t have to. Call us to learn more about how we’ll work hard to get you every dollar to which you’re entitled. 

How Do I Get Compensation if I’m Injured in an Austin, Texas Hit and Run Accident?

Texas is an “at-fault” car accident state. This means that when you’re injured in a car accident, you must pursue the at-fault driver or their insurance company for compensation. Every Texas car owner is required to carry liability coverage which pays for injuries and property damage they cause in an accident.

The minimum liability coverage includes:

• $30,000 in coverage for injuries per person
• $60,000 in coverage for injuries per accident
• $25,000 in coverage for property damage

What makes hit-and-run accidents so infuriating is that the driver may never be found, and if they are, they may not have any insurance at all. When the at-fault driver leaves the scene, what are your options to get compensated for your injuries? 

If the at-fault driver is never found, then you may still have options through your own insurance company. If you have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, you may be able to file a claim under your own policy. 

Depending on your policy, your UM coverage can cover your medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other damages you sustained as a result of the accident. UM coverage is not mandatory. Your insurance company must offer it to you, but you can decline the coverage.

If you were injured in an Austin hit-and-run accident, it’s important that you have an experienced personal injury attorney like FVF Law to review your insurance policy to determine what options are available to you.   

What Steps Should I Take After a Hit and Run Accident?

There are some measures you take immediately following a hit-and-run accident to improve your chances of getting compensated for your injuries. If you or anyone else was injured in the accident, you should first call 911 for police and emergency assistance. 

You shouldn’t try to pursue the hit-and-run driver yourself. Instead, if you’re able, you should document the accident scene by talking to witnesses who might have information about the hit-and-run driver or their vehicle. However, be careful that you never suggest or admit that you caused the accident.

If it’s safe to do so, you should also document the accident scene by taking pictures or video. It’s also a good idea to write down in detail exactly what happened as soon as you can after the accident.  

You should then call FVF Law to get legal advice as soon as possible. While you have two years to file a lawsuit in most cases, it’s critical that we get to work on your case quickly so that we can preserve evidence and witnesses’ memories.

Call Austin Hit and Run Accident Attorneys FVF Law for a Free Consultation

Hit-and-run accidents that result in injuries happen all too often. When they do, getting fair compensation for those injuries can be challenging.  

If you’ve been injured in an Austin, Texas hit and run accident, you need an attorney who understands complex insurance laws. We’ll give you straight answers to all questions, and we’ll help guide you through the claims process. 

Call FVF Law today to schedule a confidential and free consultation. We’ll thoroughly examine the facts of your case and provide you with our honest opinion about your legal options.