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What Do You Do After The Driver Flees The Scene?

Usually, after a car accident, the parties involved will exchange contact and insurance information, but this can be next to impossible when a driver has fled the scene. Police officers will attempt to identify the driver, but in some cases, the driver may go unidentified. If your insurance company is unwilling to work with you, a Santa Barbara car accident attorney is dedicated to helping you through this. It is recommended that you do not negotiate with your insurance company on your own. To avoid leaving you scrambling around for answers, let a professional advocate for you.

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What Do You Do After The Driver Flees The Scene?

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  1. What Do You Do After The Driver Flees The Scene?

  2. Hit-and-run accidents can get complicated when trying to piece everything together. It is a puzzle that is challenging to solve and takes time and patience. However, at the Law Office of John B. Richards, their Santa Barbara hit-and-run accident attorneys are equipped with the proper resources and experience to handle your case.

  3. Usually, after a car accident, the parties involved will exchange contact and insurance information, but this can be next to impossible when a driver has fled the scene. Police officers will attempt to identify the driver, but in some cases, the driver may go unidentified. That leaves you having to rely on your insurance to help you with your injuries and damages. However, your insurance company may try to low-ball you with a settlement offer. In addition, your insurance policies may not cover all the expenses, so your attorney will fight for your right to fair compensation and negotiate on your behalf. If you do not have uninsured motorist coverage as a part of your auto insurance policy, securing compensation from your personal carrier may be impossible.

  4. Are Hit-And-Runs Common? When a driver flees the scene of an accident, they are committing a crime. In California, a hit-and-run that only involves property damages has been deemed a misdemeanor or a felony crime, depending on the factors related to each specific situation. However, if the hit-and-run driver caused physical injuries to the other party, they will be charged with a felony offense. A driver fleeing the scene is never excusable, but understanding why they may have done it can make putting the pieces together easier. Some drivers flee because they do not have insurance, do not have a valid license, or were under the influence of alcohol or drugs when the crash occurred.

  5. Injuries commonly suffered as a result of hit-and-runs include: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Traumatic brain injury Broken bones Spinal cord and neck damage Internal organ damage Paralysis Internal bleeding Loss of limbs Death

  6. Hit-and-run accidents can be challenging to investigate without the help of a professional. Let an experienced Santa Barbara car accident attorney piece the puzzle together. At the Law Office of John B. Richards, their team strives to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.

  7. Contact : Law Office of John B. Richards 137 E Anapamu St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 https://www.johnbricha rdslaw.com/contact/ 805-683-2736 805-683-2736

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