If you were injured by a motorist who fled the scene of the accident, pursuing the compensation you deserve may be complicated. However, with the help of an experienced car accident attorney, it is still possible to obtain a just settlement. At Clark & Howell, we have experience with cases involving hit and run car accidents in York.
Before cell phone cameras became prevalent, identifying hit and run drivers was much more challenging. With all the photographic evidence available today, however, there is a much better chance of locating motorists who hit and run.
In addition to the videos and pictures captured by onlookers, evidence could be obtained from:
Suffering injuries because of another driver’s negligence is difficult, but the situation becomes even more complex if the at-fault driver leaves the scene after the crash in York. The motivation behind fleeing is often due to the driver knowing that their excess speed, impairment, or distraction caused the accident and that their fault likely would not be difficult to prove. Contact Clark & Howell if you need help locating the driver who hit you.
If you ultimately cannot identify the at-fault driver who caused your injuries, you have other options for pursuing compensation after a hit and run auto wreck in York. Motorists are required to carry uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, which is designed to apply when the negligent motorist does not carry adequate insurance to cover your losses, does not carry insurance at all, or cannot be located after the accident.
In Maine, UM coverage is included in every car insurance policy sold, and the coverage must meet or exceed the bodily injury liability minimums. These include $50,000 per injured person and $100,000 per car accident, which are among the highest minimums in the nation. As a result, you can expect significant coverage even if the at-fault driver flees the York accident scene.
Your UM policy will address your full range of losses, including current and ongoing medical costs, lost wages and lost earning potential, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. Pain and suffering may surpass your other losses combined and can intensify their impact.
If you also purchased an uninsured motorist property damage (UMPD) endorsement with your policy, it will address the property damage to your car and its contents. While the state does not require UMPD, it is highly recommended.
UM coverage can be stacked in two ways, which means you could potentially expand your coverage. Stacking includes combining the UM limits for vehicles covered by the same policy and combining the UM limits across separate policies that belong to the same household.
Every driver in Maine is also required to carry a minimum amount of MedPay, which covers medical expenses up to the set limit regardless of fault. Your MedPay can help pay for your medical costs after a York hit-and-run car wreck. Call our attorney at Clark & Howell if you need help understanding your MedPay coverage.
Hit and run car accidents in York are more complicated than typical crashes when it comes to obtaining just compensation. At Clark & Howell, we can guide you through the complex legal process and help you obtain a successful case outcome. Contact us online or call us today to learn more.
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