A driver who flees the scene of an accident makes the victim’s life that much more challenging. It can be frustrating and overwhelming to seek damages, and your future may no longer be the same.
At The Pendleton Law Team, founded in 2011, a Norfolk hit and run accident lawyer can provide you with transparent legal insight and aggressive representation. Schedule a free consultation with a Norfolk car accident lawyer to learn about your rights.
What Makes Hit and Run Accidents Challenging
Hiring a Norfolk hit and run accident attorney is a critical investment for most people involved in these accidents. There is a great deal on the line, and yet you need to recover physically and emotionally from the trauma as well. Several reasons why you need an attorney include:
- Determining fault: If the police locate the at-fault driver, it may be easier to recover damages. Your attorney will help gather evidence to locate the driver and pursue leads to protect your case.
- Negotiating with your insurance company: If you have uninsured motorist coverage, it could help cover some losses. These insurance companies are quite challenging to negotiate with, even when you think your case is clear.
- Serious injuries mean the need for substantial recovery: Victims with serious injuries need to document not just their current losses, but their future implications to physical, emotional, and financial well-being. You need a maximum claim.
Our Norfolk personal injury lawyer is your advocate. We provide you with uncompromised legal representation, fighting for the best possible outcome, without limitation. You pay nothing upfront and only pay our legal services if we win your case. That can provide you with relief and peace of mind.
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Why Hit and Run Accidents Happen in Norfolk
Norfolk is an incredibly large area with several areas of potential serious injury risk in car accidents. Speeders on Interstate 264 or those driving carelessly on St. Paul’s Blvd or Boush Street put others at risk. These drivers fail to stop for a number of reasons:
- Intoxication. Some people fear that a DUI is worse than fleeing the scene of an accident. They may not remain at the scene because they do not even know they struck another driver, depending on the level of impairment.
- Fear. For some people, running is a natural instinct when they believe they are in danger. Many of these people will recognize the mistake and turn themselves in.
- Previous driving record. Drivers with a record, especially with numerous points, fear losing their license, or are more likely to flee the scene of the accident.
- Warrants. Some drivers leave the scene because they have a previous warrant or criminal record.
- They do not know the rules. The Commonwealth of Virginia (46.2-894) requires all drivers to stop after a collision, and calling the police is necessary if there are injuries or deaths.
When accidents happen, drivers suffer injuries, and losses pile up, you may not care why they did not stop. You just want them to pay. As your lawyer, we will help make that happen to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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What Our Norfolk Hit and Run Accident Attorney Does for You
There are multiple ways our hit and run accident lawyer will guide you through this challenging legal process. Our only commitment is to you, and that means holding insurance companies accountable. When you hire our legal team, you can expect the following benefits:
- Complex laws and limitations explained. We break down your rights in these cases. That includes understanding your right to pursue civil claims even if criminal charges apply. We will keep your claim within the statute of limitations and dispute any fault applied to you.
- Maximizing compensation. Expect us to bring in experts to value your losses, including medical professionals who can provide clear insight into the long-term impact on your health. Our lawyers understand how to create highly accurate, evidence-based claims that insurance companies struggle to refute.
- Eliminating insurance company strain. As for-profit companies, insurance adjusters are never on your side. They will take every step they can to minimize the compensation you receive. Our legal team handles all communication on your behalf, reducing the frustration and risk of costly mistakes.
We build a strong case for you, and it results in out-of-court settlements in our clients’ favor in most situations. In the rare event that the insurance company disputes a claim for any reason, we can seek damages through litigation. The Pendleton Law Team will file a lawsuit and advocate for you before a jury or a judge.
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Your Damages in a Hit and Run Accident
Hit and run accidents can cause serious injury, especially if the driver is traveling at a high rate of speed. We build your claim to include all applicable types of losses. Some of the losses you may seek include:
- Medical expenses: Emergency and ongoing medical treatment and supportive services at the time of the accident and for as long as needed.
- Loss of wages: The inability to work can result in costly wage and benefit losses for victims, and we fight to recover any lost earnings or benefits.
- Property damage: Recovery of damages to repair or replace your vehicle and any other assets lost in the accident.
- Pain and suffering: This includes the impact of physical and emotional pain you experienced due to the accident and recovery process.
- Future earnings: We account for the potential long-term impact of your injuries on your income and career.
Put our lawyer on your case now. Let us start investigating your claim and building evidence in your case. Expect us to be aggressive advocates for your recovery of full damages. We do not settle just because it is the easy way to move forward. You can learn more in our frequently asked questions.
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