Hit and Run
Many drivers and pedestrians are involved in Minnesota hit and run accidents every year. Victims and families are often left with unpaid medical bills, property damage, lost wages and permanent injuries caused by a driver that flees the scene of an accident. National statistics show that hit and run drivers account for over 10 percent of car accidents. Many hit and run drivers are either uninsured or flee the scene because they are driving while intoxicated.
Following a car accident it is important to get as much information as possible about the other driver’s vehicle including the license plate number. Calling the police immediately following the collision also helps in locating the driver in case they flee the scene of the accident. A driver that leaves the scene of an accident is liable for both criminal penalties along with civil liability for causing injuries and property damage. Whether the hit and run driver has insurance or not, they are responsible for compensating victims for the damages resulting from the accident.
In situations where the at-fault driver who leaves the scene cannot be located there is often special insurance coverage in Minnesota referred to as “uninsured motorist coverage” that can provide insurance benefits to cover medical expenses, lost wages and compensation for injuries. In Minnesota this insurance coverage protection is part of the standard auto insurance policy. If you or a family member has insurance on a motor vehicle you may be able to recover damages even if the negligent driver cannot be located.
The attorneys at Fields Law Firm have years of experience in protecting the legal rights of Minnesota hit and run accident victims. It is important to conduct an investigation as soon as possible after an accident. Please contact us today for a free no-obligation consultation. We will explain your legal rights and investigate your case free of charge. We often work closely with MN law enforcement officials in pursuing drivers that leave the scene of an accident in order to hold them responsible.
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