What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Conway

Every car accident takes a serious toll on its victims. If, however, you are injured by a negligent driver who flees the scene without a thought regarding your well-being, the incident is even darker and more challenging to resolve adequately. The good news is that all hope is not lost, and our experienced car accident attorneys at L. Morgan Martin in Conway, SC, are committed to fiercely advocating for your rights.

Motorists Are Required to Stop

It’s important to begin with the basics. When motorists are involved in car accidents, they are required to stop. This extends to rendering whatever aid they can if it’s needed. In other words, if another driver caused the accident that left you injured and sped away, they are on the wrong side of the law. And if they can be located, they can be held accountable.

Why Drivers Hit-and-Run

The most common motivating factor for drivers who hit-and-run is that they know their negligence will be immediately apparent and that they hope to avoid legal consequences. Prime examples are drunk drivers, speeding drivers, and texting drivers.

Modern Technology Makes Locating Hit-and-Run Drivers Less Difficult

It has become the exception, by a long shot, for those who witness accidents not to have a smartphone with a built-in camera. And many people have their phones in their hands most of the time. This means there is a significant chance that someone in the vicinity of the accident or someone in another vehicle may have captured something on their phone that can help you identify the at-fault driver.

All the following are also excellent resources:

• Dashcams
• Security cameras, which are practically everywhere
• Traffic cameras

If the driver who caused you to be injured and then fled the scene can be found, you can count on your determined car accident lawyer to help hold them legally accountable.

If the Driver Is Not Identified

In hit-and-run accidents, there is always the risk that the at-fault driver will not be located. If this is the case, you will turn to your own uninsured motorist policy. Motorists are required to carry this form of insurance in South Carolina, and the coverage can generally be stacked across vehicles to increase the limits that apply.

Uninsured motorist insurance is comprehensive. This includes covering both current and future medical needs, property damage to your car, lost wages, and your physical pain and emotional distress.

You Need Our Experienced Conway Car Accident Lawyers in Your Corner

Our formidable Conway personal injury attorneys at L. Morgan Martin have earned an impressive reputation for skillfully guiding challenging hit-and-run accident claims toward optimal outcomes that serve our valued clients well. We’re here for you, too, so please don’t delay in contacting us online or by calling our firm at 843-248-3177 for more information about what we can do to help today.