Hit And Run
Why You Need a Hit and Run Lawyer
Hiring a Nevada hit and run injury attorney should be your first move, because the hardest part of these cases is often finding the person who fled. We work with investigators and reconstruction engineers who track down drivers who left no obvious trail, using physical evidence, camera footage, and witness accounts to put a name to the car that hit you. We have handled these cases from the first police report to the final settlement, and we guide you through every step.
Money should not keep you out of the fight. Clear Counsel fronts the costs and recovers them out of the settlement, so you can seek justice without paying out of pocket first. Victims with a lawyer recover more than those who go it alone. Call Clear Counsel Law Group at 702-476-5900 to put that team behind you.
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What is Your Case Worth?
Fault and Negligence
Fleeing the scene works against the other driver. Fault still has to be shown, but leaving puts several marks against them, and the clearer the evidence that they caused the crash, the stronger your claim. We gather that evidence and build the case that they are responsible.
Injury Severity
The worse the injury, the higher the claim. A bruise or sprain settles for less than head trauma or a permanent disability, because severe injuries carry long-term costs and care needs that the payment has to cover.
Damages
After a crash you can pursue two kinds of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are the losses you can add up, including medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover what no receipt can capture, including the pain and suffering you have lived through. We build your claim to capture both.
Common Hit and Run Damages
Minor
- Bruises. Common, but they can hide more serious damage underneath.
- Cuts. These may need stitches and carry a risk of infection.
- Sprains. Easy to overlook at first, yet they can lead to longer-term mobility problems.
Severe
- Head trauma. Can cause cognitive problems and require ongoing treatment.
- Spinal cord damage. Can cause partial or full paralysis that changes daily life permanently.
- Permanent disability. Any lasting impairment that keeps you from living the way you did before the crash.
Property Damage
- Your vehicle. Anything from simple body work to a total loss.
- Personal property. Phones, laptops, bicycles, and other items damaged in the crash.
How You Get Paid When the Driver Is Gone
When the driver who hit you cannot be found, your own uninsured motorist coverage is what pays. Nevada drivers carry this coverage for exactly this situation, and it steps in as a safety net when the at-fault driver flees and leaves you with the bills. It is there so that someone else’s decision to run does not leave you in the financial dark.
Having the coverage is not the same as getting paid. Your own insurance company may drag its feet, reluctant to open its wallet while it holds out hope that the other driver turns up to pay instead. We hold them to the policy you have been paying for, using the law and the facts to make sure the coverage is there when you need it most.
What to Do After a Hit and Run
Get to Safety
Check yourself for injuries and move out of traffic. If you are in a vehicle, and it is safe, pull to the side of the road
Seek Medical Attention
See a doctor even if your injuries seem minor. Whiplash and internal trauma do not always show up.
Look for Witnesses
Ask anyone who saw the crash for their contact information. They may have details that help identify the driver.
Report it to Police
Call local law enforcement as soon as you can. A prompt report can be the key to the investigation.
Write Down Everything
Note all you remember about the other vehicle, the driver, and the direction they went.
Hire an Attorney
Call an experienced attorney to protect your rights and advocate for you.
Do Not Talk About the Crash
Say nothing about it to anyone but your attorney and the police, and stay off social media.
Keep Your Records
Hold on to your medical records, receipts, and the police report.
Talk to an Attorney Today
A hit and run leaves you to pick up the pieces, but you do not have to do it alone. The right Las Vegas hit and run lawyer tracks down the driver, handles the uninsured motorist claim, gathers the evidence, and pushes for the full payment you are owed. Nevada gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim, and the sooner you call, the more time we have to find the driver and build your case.
Clear Counsel Law Group stands with injured Nevadans. Call us at 702-476-5900 for a conversation about your hit and run and what comes next.
