Anytime an automobile wreck occurs, it can feel overwhelming. You need to address your physical and emotional injuries while figuring out how to get compensation to cover your medical expenses and recover lost wages. In most cases, you can seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. However, the process becomes more challenging if the motorist who hit you cannot be found.
Hit and run car accidents in Middletown are different. To give yourself the best chance of recovering compensation, work with the skilled car accident attorneys at Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya, who have extensive experience handling these types of cases.
Relevant Laws Concerning Hit and Runs in Middletown
Delaware Code Title 21, § 4201, 4202, and 4203 sets specific rules for drivers to follow after any crash involving apparent property damage, injury, or death. After a wreck, drivers should stop as close as possible to the scene. They should determine if anyone has sustained an injury and offer reasonable assistance, for example, by transporting them to a hospital or contacting emergency services. Drivers are required to provide their contact information, including their name, address, registration, and license information. Motorists must report the incident to the authorities if someone was injured or killed, if the crash occurred on a public highway and resulted in apparent property damage of at least $2,000, or if drugs or alcohol were likely involved.
If a driver fails to comply with the legal requirements after a crash in Middletown, they can later face hit-and-run penalties. These penalties vary, depending on whether someone was injured or died in the collision.
If the police can locate the at-fault driver who fled the scene, our attorneys can help you pursue a legal claim. We can use the citation against the driver who fled the scene as evidence of their negligence.
What Happens if You Cannot Locate the At-Fault Driver?
Unfortunately, the police cannot always find drivers involved in a hit-and-run incident in Middletown. However, you might still be able to recover compensation through other sources.
Your Own Insurance Policy
If you have optional coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers, you could pursue compensation under your policy. Your insurance would apply as if you had gotten into a wreck with an uninsured driver. Our attorneys can help you gather evidence proving that the other driver was at fault. We can also help you demonstrate the extent of your injuries and other losses.
You might also qualify for coverage under your policy’s personal injury protection plan, which should provide benefits up to a specified amount. Our attorneys can review your insurance policy to see if it would cover a hit-and-run incident.
State Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund
Delaware offers financial assistance to victims of certain violent crimes. Our attorneys can help you apply for help through this state-funded program. Our skilled lawyers can review your insurance and identify all possible avenues of recovery to help you through this difficult time.
Meet With a Middletown Lawyer After a Hit and Run
While any car crash can leave you feeling confused, hit and run car accidents in Middletown can be especially overwhelming. Our experienced attorneys can help guide you through your legal options and pursue the compensation you need.
Contact Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya today and meet with one of our skilled attorneys to discuss your case.