Hit-and-run accidents can be very complicated. That’s because, after a crash, victims often can’t hold the at-fault driver accountable for damages unless or until that driver can be found. You do have options for recovering compensation, though.
The St. Louis car accident attorneys at Drafahl Law Firm will help you understand what your rights are so you can pursue a claim that maximizes the chances of getting the compensation you deserve. Give us a call today at (314) 300-6260 or schedule your free consultation to learn more about how we can help.
Choose Drafahl Law Firm if You Are the Victim of a Hit and Run
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 2,932 fatalities in traffic crashes involving hit-and-run drivers in 2022 throughout the United States. That is a 0.5 percent increase compared with the prior year.
As the Missouri Department of Revenue explains, state law in Missouri requires drivers to buy uninsured motorist coverage.
Drivers must have $25,000 for bodily injury per person and $50,000 for bodily injury per accident. This is insurance you can turn to after a hit-and-run. You could also pursue a claim against the driver if the driver is found, or identify third parties who may be liable.
Navigating the different methods of recovering compensation can be complicated, and you need an advocate you can trust. Drafahl Law Firm is the firm you should turn to because:
- We are experienced in hit-and-run cases and have recovered millions in compensation for crash victims.
- We know how to stand up to big insurance companies, with past clients explaining that insurance companies settled after “realizing Nolan was not going to back down.”
- Our team members are both skilled at negotiating and adept trial lawyers who have been named among the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiffs Trial Attorneys so we can help you to pursue your hit-and-run claim both inside and outside of a courtroom.
We won’t charge legal fees for your hit-and-run claim unless we recover compensation for you, so you can trust our team to fight hard for you and have nothing to lose by placing your case in our hands.
If you believe the driver who hit and ran was under the influence, call a drunk driving lawyer in St. Louis to get the pursue compensation for any damages you incurred.
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Why Finding the Right St. Louis Hit and Run Accident Lawyers is Critical
According to Revisor of Missouri section 577.060, leaving a crash scene is either a Class A misdemeanor or a Class E felony depending on whether the driver had any prior hit-and-runs and depending on whether the accident caused physical injury or more than $1,000 in damages.
Police will pursue an investigation after a hit-and-run, especially if someone was hurt or killed in the accident. As a result, it may be possible for you to eventually find the at-fault driver and hold them accountable for harming you. Even if you can’t, though, your insurer needs to provide fair compensation based on the coverage you have, and you may need help negotiating that.
Drafahl Law Firm is prepared and ready to:
- Gather evidence to hold at-fault drivers liable
- Negotiate with your insurer to settle your case outside of court
- Help you to prove the extent of your losses and damages to maximize compensation
- Go to court on your behalf if necessary to get you the justice you deserve.
Talk to Us
To find out more about the dedicated legal service our hit-and-run accident lawyers can offer, give us a call at (314) 300-6260 or contact us online today.