Hit and Run Accidents

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hit and run accidents claim approximately 1,500 lives each year.

While many victims of hit and run accidents are pedestrians, drivers and vehicle passengers can also be injured.

If you are involved in a car accident with a driver who flees the scene, it is important that you know how to proceed.

Contact an experienced attorney with experience handling these types of accidents as soon as possible. The steps you take immediately following a hit and run could save your life.

Dangers of Hit and Run Accidents

Hit and run accidents are especially dangerous for those who are injured.

In a situation where minutes can make the difference between life and death, hit and run accident victims are often left behind, while their injuries worsen.

Injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, or heavy bleeding, need swift medical attention.

When emergency help is delayed—even for a few extra minutes—the results can be fatal.

Injuries suffered by victims of serious hit and run accidents often include:

• Head and brain injuries,
• Spinal cord injuries,
• Internal bleeding,
• Burns, and
• Broken bones.

Documenting Accidents in Colorado

In Colorado, it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident, no matter how minor.

Fleeing the scene of an accident is a crime and punishable by law.

You and your passengers can often help police officers catch the hit and run driver.

If you are able, give the responding officer all the information you have about the accident.

Note the time and location of the accident, and try to identify any possible witnesses.

If you saw the car that hit you, record a detailed description, including the make, model, color, and license plate.

Unfortunately, while police officers and investigators will make every attempt to apprehend the hit and run driver, the sad truth is that many are never found.

When this occurs you need an experienced attorney on your side to help you negotiate claims settlements with your insurance company.

If the hit and run driver is found and brought to justice, your attorney can help you file a personal injury lawsuit. 

If you have been injured in a hit and run accident, don’t delay. Contact our law firm for a free case evaluation.

Helping injured accident victims obtain justice is our primary concern.