Hit and Run Accidents: How to Protect Your Rights When the Driver Flees

Hit and run accidents are uniquely frustrating — the responsible driver disappears, leaving victims to deal with injuries, property damage, and insurance uncertainty alone.

Immediate Steps

Call 911 and report the hit and run. Provide any details you remember — color, make, model of the vehicle, partial license plate, direction of travel. Look for witnesses and ask nearby businesses for surveillance footage. Take photos of the scene and any debris the fleeing vehicle left behind.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is often the key to recovery in hit and run cases. Georgia law allows UM claims when the at-fault driver is unknown. However, insurance companies may still dispute the value of your claim or argue about fault.

How Do Law Office Can Help

We investigate hit and run cases thoroughly — canvassing the area for cameras, interviewing witnesses, and working with accident reconstruction experts. We then advocate aggressively with your insurance company to recover the full value of your UM policy.