McCandless Hit and Run Accident Lawyer

Berger and Green can help you seek compensation after a hit-and-run accident, even if police never find the driver who fled. Our car accident lawyers can review your case, advise you about your options for recovering your losses, and pursue the maximum settlement or verdict possible.

Our legal team has over 40 years of experience serving motor vehicle accident victims across Pennsylvania. We know all the tricks the insurance companies use and how to defend against them to get you the money you deserve. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

How Can Our Hit and Run Accident Attorneys Serve You?

Hit-and-run accidents can leave victims feeling as though they have no place to turn, but help is available. Berger and Green is a full-service personal injury law firm dedicated to helping clients get back on their feet.

Our personal injury lawyers can do the following to help you secure financial justice:

Investigate the crash and share information with the Town of McCandless’s police department that may help them locate the hit-and-run driver
Collect case evidence
Identify and calculate your losses and explain your options for recovering compensation
Prepare and file insurance claims and case paperwork
Handle phone calls, emails, and meetings with involved parties and advocate for your best interests at every turn
Aggressively negotiate for the maximum compensation possible
Prepare a lawsuit and represent you at trial if necessary

Options for Hit and Run Accident Recovery

Because the driver who hit you left the scene, you do not immediately have their name, address, phone number, insurance information, and other necessary information to pursue a claim for compensation. In some cases, you may never have it.

However, this does not mean that you cannot recover damages. Our McCandless hit-and-run accident attorneys can:

Seek Compensation From Your Auto Insurance Provider

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance, drivers must have a minimum of $5,000 in first-party medical benefits, also called personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. PIP coverage will pay for medical expenses, regardless of fault for a collision, so we can turn to this policy to recover some of your medical costs.

You may have other optional insurance policies that will provide more compensation. If you carry uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist protection, it will pay for bodily injuries but not property damages. If you have collision coverage, you can file a claim for the cost of vehicle repairs.

In general, UM/UIM policies are equal to liability insurance minimums. In Pennsylvania, you must have at least $15,000 per person or $30,000 per accident.

Pursue a Claim Against a Liable Party

If the driver who hit you is found, you can pursue a claim against their liability insurance policy. However, one reason drivers flee is lack of insurance, so this may not be possible. We can also determine if there may be other financially liable third parties, including the at-fault driver’s employer, a negligent vehicle manufacturer or mechanic, or a property owner.

Whatever your options are for securing losses, Berger and Green is here to assist you. We will pursue claims against multiple parties and deal with all involved insurers. Contact us today to get started with a free consultation.

Hit and Run Car Accident Compensation for McCandless Drivers

Recoverable compensation after a hit-and-run car accident will depend on various factors, including the extent of your injuries, the liable parties, and the insurances parties involved.

In general, awards fall into the following categories:

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate for actual, out-of-pocket expenses and expected future losses, including:

Emergency transportation and medical treatment
Hospital and doctor fees
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Mobility aids, medical equipment, and prescription drugs
Nursing services
Lost income
Lost future earnings and reduced earning capacity
Vehicle and personal property damages
Household services

Economic damages may also include wrongful death compensation for medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and lost income.

Noneconomic Damages

Noneconomic damages compensate for intangible losses. Under Pennsylvania’s “choice” no-fault insurance system, you can only pursue these damages, also called pain and suffering, if you select a full tort insurance policy or have a limited tort policy and severe injuries and significant medical expenses.

Noneconomic compensation may include monetary awards for:

Physical pain and suffering
Scarring and disfigurement
Mental anguish
Emotional distress
Diminished quality of life

Noneconomic wrongful death damages may include the loss of a loved one’s services, support, care, and guidance.

Hit and Run Case Evidence in McCandless Accidents

To win compensation for a hit-and-run, you will need to build a solid claim proving a negligent driver caused the accident and that you suffered an injury and financial losses. It is negligent (and illegal) to leave the scene of the accident. Negligence also includes:

Drinking and driving
Aggressive or reckless driving
Speeding
Illegal or improper passing
Illegal or improper turns
Failure to remain in the driving lane
Tailgating
Running a red light or stop sign
Failure to yield

Our McCandless hit-and-run accident attorneys can do the legwork to prove negligence while you focus on healing. Our lawyers can obtain police reports and medical records, interview eyewitnesses, track down available video footage of the crash, and establish your losses with bills, receipts, and estimates.

How Long Do You Have to Pursue a Hit and Run Claim?

You should notify your PIP insurer and any other insurance companies involved about your accident as soon as possible. Insurance policies may contain short deadlines, so do not delay.

If we must take legal action to get the money you deserve, we will, but we must adhere to the statute of limitations. According to Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, you have two years to file most car accident lawsuits.

Contact Berger and Green for Hit and Run Assistance Today

A McCandless hit-and-run accident lawyer with Berger and Green can advise and support throughout the process of seeking personal injury compensation. We are here for you, and we want to hear your story.