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Steps to Take After a Kentucky Hit and Run Accident.

Posted by Kevin Sciantarelli | Aug 08, 2015 | 0 Comments

Steps to Take after a Kentucky Hit and Run Accident

 Being involved in a hit and run accident can be a terrifying ordeal. When the other driver leaves the scene of the accident, it is natural to have many questions running through your mind – such as: How will I pay medical expenses now? Who will pay for the damages? What if the responsible driver is never found? An experienced hit and run accident attorney can find the answers to your questions during this stressful time and help you recover the money you need to make a full recovery.

Yet, your personal injury attorney cannot do this alone. The steps you take immediately following your hit and run accident are critical to helping your attorney obtain the maximum compensation for you and your family.

Step 1: Contact the Police: Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime and should be reported — even if you do not believe there is significant damage. Having a police report is essential to establishing fault, especially if the other driver is found. The police report will also contain information that is critical to solving your case and finding the responsible driver.

Step 2: Gather Evidence: If you are able, take pictures of the accident scene, write down contact information for all witnesses, and write down your own memories of the accident. It is amazing what evidence is lost during the first 24 hours after an accident and gathering this information while it is freshest is important.

Step 3: See a Doctor: If you are injured – even slightly – it is important to see a physician. Go to the emergency room and be sure all of your injuries are monitored closely. Some injuries, such as soft tissue injuries and brain injuries, can take days to become fully apparent. It is also important to attend all doctor visits and fill all prescriptions during this time. Be sure you are taking the steps you need to make a full recovery.

Step 4: Notify your Insurance Company: Let your insurance company know about the accident and that you were injured by a hit and run driver. Never agree to a settlement or sign anything, however. Even your own insurance company will attempt to offer you a low-ball offer that could jeopardize your ability to seek more compensation in the future. Insurance companies are in a business to make money – and they do this by protecting their shareholder's rights – not their policyholder's rights. Don't let them take advantage of you during this stressful time.

Step 5: Contact an Experienced Kentucky Injury Lawyer: Hit and run accidents can be very complex. Thus, it is important to have an experienced Kentucky hit and run accident lawyer on your side from the very beginning. Even negotiating with your own insurance company can be tricky and should not be done alone. Your lawyer will be able to help you obtain the money you need to pay for medical expenses, car damages, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Without a lawyer, you may find yourself unable to pay your accident expenses.

Hit and run accidents are often more complex than traditional accidents because the responsible party is not available to accept his or her liabilities. When this occurs, accident victims are often forced into a “wait and see” game with their own insurance companies. They may get the runaround or their claim may even be denied altogether. When this occurs, an experienced Kentucky hit and run accident lawyer can fight for you and your rights. Your lawyer will negotiate with you own insurance company and help you during this difficult time.

 Contact Our Kentucky Hit and Run Accident Lawyers

At Sciantarelli Law Firm, our Kentucky and Southern Indiana hit and run accident attorneys are determined to provide hit & run accident victims with the determined advocacy they need to obtain compensation for their injuries. We can assert your right to coverage through your insurer and, once the hit & run driver is found, pursue your claim against the driver. . To learn more about your legal rights, contact experienced Louisville car accident attorney, Kevin Sciantarelli, today for a free consultation. Call 1-855-538-4611 or fill out our online contact form for more information.

About the Author

Kevin Sciantarelli

Kevin Sciantarelli is an experienced personal injury lawyer who loves working with injured clients to get the money they deserve from the insurance companies. With 17 years of experience and five years of experience running his own firm handling all types of personal injury claims, Mr. Sciantarel...

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