The last thing you expect when you are in a vehicle, biking down the roadway, or walking alongside the roadside is that you will be struck by a hit-and-run driver. Unfortunately, hit-and-run crashes are not uncommon in and around the Cleveland area. At Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers, we are standing by to help if you need a Cleveland hit-and-run accident attorney by your side. We understand that these cases can become complicated, particularly when trying to secure compensation for your losses. Let us get to work today so we can investigate your case and help you get through this.
Drivers in Ohio can be convicted of a hit-and-run if they leave the scene of an accident after knowing they have struck another vehicle or a person. Unfortunately, these crashes are not uncommon in our area. The Ohio State Highway Patrol keeps track of all collisions that occur throughout the state each year. During the latest reporting year, there were nearly 300,000 total vehicle collisions. These incidents led to 1,039 fatal collisions and more than 72,000 injury collisions. However, the state does not tell us exactly how many of these crashes were hit-and-run incidents.
We do know that hit-and-run collisions often result in severe injuries, including the following:
Determining liability after a hit-and-run crash in Cleveland is done by conducting an investigation, just like every other car accident that occurs. However, it is not uncommon for police to not be able to locate a hit-and-run driver. This complicates the process of securing compensation for injury and property damage victims.
Hit-and-run crash victims may need to turn to their own uninsured motorist coverage to secure compensation for their losses. However, this type of insurance is not required under Ohio law. If a hit-and-run driver is apprehended by the police, and if they have insurance, victims can pursue compensation through a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier. If the hit-and-run driver does not have insurance coverage, victims may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver to recover compensation.
If you or somebody you love has been injured by a hit-and-run driver in or around the Cleveland area, contact the team at Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers for help with your case today. We have the resources and legal expertise necessary to conduct a full investigation into your claim, work with all parties involved, and obtain any compensation you are entitled to. This can include coverage of all medical expenses, your lost income, out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering damages, and more. When you need a Cleveland hit-and-run accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 888-710-0040.
