We will fight to get you the compensation you deserve after the accident that wasn’t your fault, whether with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or your own.
A hit-and-run accident is when a driver is involved in a car accident and flees the scene. Drivers have a legal duty under South Carolina Code to stay and exchange information with other drivers involved in the accident, render assistance if needed, alert property owner(s) of any damage, and/or contact the police if necessary.
Fleeing the scene is a criminal offense in South Carolina that may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the type of damage that results.
Hit-and-run accidents are very common across the U.S. and in South Carolina. Somewhere between 3,000-5,000 hit-and-run accidents occur on South Carolina roads every year, according to the SC Department of Public Safety. They can cause anything from minor property damage alone to major property damage, severe bodily injury, and even death.
Here at the Ty Robinson Law Firm, we help those who have been injured in a hit-and-run accident in South Carolina. We know that hit-and-run accidents can be especially frustrating when the hit-and-run driver is never found and not held accountable for their negligence.
In some instances, the hit-and-run driver is located despite fleeing the scene and is held accountable. Eyewitness accounts and video camera footage are often enough for police to identify the car and driver.
When the driver is found, a hit-and-run case is similar to other car accident cases. We negotiate with the at-fault driver’s insurance company for fair and just compensation to cover bills, lost wages, property damage, and so forth. In some cases, we also seek punitive damages, which are intended to punish the driver for their behavior and to send a message to other drivers that this kind of behavior (leaving the scene of an accident) is unacceptable.
Unfortunately, in many instances, the hit-and-run driver is never found. Police tend to spend more time investigating hit-and-run accidents that cause severe bodily harm and death rather than more minor accidents that cause property damage alone. Sometimes the driver is not located despite the best efforts of the police due to a lack of evidence and leads. In these situations, we may hire investigators on our own to identify the driver and bring them to justice. When that doesn’t happen, we negotiate with our client’s own insurance company directly for compensation to cover expenses like medical bills and property damage.
Whether the hit-and-run driver is found or isn’t found, it’s important to work with an attorney who has experience handling hit-and-run cases. Hit-and-run accidents are different from other kinds of car accidents, and an experienced attorney who knows what it takes to successfully bring a hit-and-run claim can help you get the compensation you deserve after you’ve been injured.
If you were injured or sustained property damage in a hit-and-run accident, speak with us at the Ty Robinson Law Firm. We are here to take the burden off your shoulders of negotiating with the insurance company for a settlement that’s full and fair.
We will fight to get you the compensation you deserve after the accident that wasn’t your fault, whether with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or your own. Call us at 843-278-2222
We will fight to get you the compensation you deserve after the accident that wasn’t your fault, whether with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or your own.
