Rear Ended and The Other Person Drove Off

By David RochlinUncategorized

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE REAR ENDED AND THE OTHER PERSON DROVE OFF

If another car hits you and runs off, first try to get their license plate number. As least, write down the make and model of their car. Then call the police. But don’t chase after them. It is not worth the risk. Do your best to get some information, but stay where you are and wait for the police. The Rochlin Law Firm handles many hit and run cases every year.

Often, the police catch the person how drove off. Sometimes there is intersection or highway video, sometimes something from their car falls off,  and sometimes the victim get a photo or writes does the license plate. We have also had several cases where our client chased the other car, but we think that is a bad idea.

More than 1 in 10 drivers in Minnesota don’t have insurance. In addition, there are many people driving without a valid driver’s license. Therefore, when an accident occurs the person who caused it may drive off. Maybe they are uninsured or maybe they don’t even have a driver’s license. Either way, they are trying to take off without having to be responsible for the damage they have done. So what should you do if the other driver leaves after rear ending you?

Attorney David Rochlin
Attorney David Rochlin

A man in a suit standing next to a brick wall.A man in a suit standing next to a brick wall.INSURANCE AFTER A HIT AND RUN CAR ACCIDENT

Our car accident lawyers handle many hit and run cases. If the other car leaves the scene of the accident, or doesn’t have insurance, you still have rights. First, if you have full coverage, your insurance will pay for the damage to your car. Second, if you have any insurance on your car, your insurance will pay your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages.

If the other driver is not caught, it is treated the same as an uninsured vehicle. Every insurance policy in Minnesota comes with uninsured motorist coverage. In other words, as long as you have some insurance on your car, you have the right to compensation for your injuries.

If you were injured in a car accident where the other car did not stay at the scene, we can help. Our lawyers have more than 25 years’ experience handling car accident cases throughout Minnesota. Call us for a free consultation. We will answer your questions and explain your rights. Further, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation for your injuries.