In some instances, if your insurance policy does not contain a “no-fault” clause, it is then your duty to prove that you cannot identify the other driver. Additionally, you must prove that the other driver was at fault, beyond a reasonable doubt. Then finally, you must prove the monetary value of your claim by calculating the cost of your injuries, lost wages, and potential cost of future care, medications, and medical equipment.

It might be difficult to prove that a driver cannot be identified. This may include taking statements from witnesses and pulling surveillance footage from cameras in the area. Witnesses will have to be in agreement that the driver fled the scene and was not identified. Proving who was at fault is based on laws of negligence, which can include drunk driving, distracted driving, and or speeding. It is usually the case that leaving the scene of an accident creates the implication that the fleeing driver was at fault. Regardless, you must also provide additional evidence to prove negligence.

Providing all necessary medical bills detailing your losses is very important. If your have a successful personal injury claim, you will need to request the proper amount of compensation in order to cover your losses – even providing the future cost of care you may need. This is extremely important because after your first claim, you will not be able to file another claim in the future for the same accident. Your insurance company’s goal is to make and or save as much money as possible. This means that it is likely that the insurance company will try to negotiate down your. This is where an expert legal team can fight for your rights to claim fair compensation on your behalf. This may include proving that you truly deserve to have your medical costs, lost wages, and other losses covered in the settlement. At Kats, Jamison & Associates, we will conduct a deep investigation in order to ensure that victims of hit and run accidents recover all the money they are entitled.

Hit and run car accident cases will heavily rely on the details of your insurance policy. Unlike other personal injury claims, uninsured motorist cases are not tried in court. These cases can be held in an ordinary courtroom using a panel of three arbitrators: one is chosen by the insurance company, the second is chosen by your legal team, and the third is chosen by the other two arbitrators. The attorneys at Kats, Jamison & Associates have worked with a variety of arbitrators over the last 33 years. We understand how to pick the best arbitrator depending on the circumstances of your case. Once your hearing is concluded, the three arbitrators collectively reach a decision.