{"id":7779,"date":"2023-05-30T14:39:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T18:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/?page_id=7779"},"modified":"2023-06-02T16:12:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T20:12:19","slug":"hit-and-run","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/hit-and-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Palm Bay Hit and Run Accident Attorneys\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/hit-and-run\/#What_is_a_Hit_and_Run_Accident\" >What is a Hit and Run Accident?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/hit-and-run\/#How_Do_I_Recover_Damages_if_The_At-Fault_Driver_Cant_Be_Located\" >How Do I Recover Damages if The At-Fault Driver Can\u2019t Be Located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/hit-and-run\/#Hiring_the_Right_Attorney_for_Your_Hit_and_Run_Accident_Claim\" >Hiring the Right Attorney for Your Hit and Run Accident Claim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/hit-and-run\/#Contact_Us_at_Kogan_DiSalvo_for_a_Free_Consultation\" >Contact Us at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Being a victim of a hit-and-run accident is traumatic. You must deal with the aftermath and all its repercussions without potentially ever identifying the at-fault driver. Some of the questions you may ask include: who will pay for medical expenses, the cost to repair my vehicle, and lost wages? If this has happened to you, please contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">Palm Bay car accident attorney<\/a> at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. It is an opportunity to ask questions and determine whether you have a valid claim for compensation<strong>.<\/strong> It is our goal to help clients get their lives back on track with minimal disruption or inconvenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Hit_and_Run_Accident\"><\/span>What is a Hit and Run Accident?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The are several types of hit-and-run accidents vary and aren\u2019t limited to collisions between two cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some examples include the following:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A driver who hits an unattended parked car and doesn\u2019t leave a note with contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A driver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\">hits a pedestrian<\/a> and leaves the scene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A driver that hits a bicyclist, motorcycle rider, or any vehicle on the road is likely guilty of a hit-and-run if one of the parties leaves without exchanging contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents are common. This usually happens because the driver doesn\u2019t have a license, isn\u2019t insured, is under the influence, or has expired tags. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/2023\/02\/01\/hit-and-run-crashes-on-florida-roads-average-over-103000-per-year-drivers-urged-to-stay-at-the-scene\/\">Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles<\/a> reported 104,895 hit-and-run accidents in 2022, with 1,007 serious bodily injuries and 266 fatalities. Additionally, 144 of the hit-and-run fatalities in 2022 were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\">pedestrian accidents<\/a>, and 50 were bicyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Recover_Damages_if_The_At-Fault_Driver_Cant_Be_Located\"><\/span>How Do I Recover Damages if The At-Fault Driver Can\u2019t Be Located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the driver cannot be located, you may still be entitled to compensation from your insurance through your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Protections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The minimum requirement for auto insurance in Florida is personal injury protection (PIP) which covers up to $10,000. If you only carry the minimum required by law, that\u2019s all the insurance company is legally obligated to cover. However, in many circumstances, it isn\u2019t enough to cover all your losses, which may include medical bills, property loss, lost income, and other damages, such as pain and suffering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If PIP coverage isn\u2019t enough to pay for your losses, you may be able to claim additional underinsured motorist or uninsured motorist protection\u2014if you have purchased this coverage\u2014which is recommended for all Florida residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiring_the_Right_Attorney_for_Your_Hit_and_Run_Accident_Claim\"><\/span>Hiring the Right Attorney for Your Hit and Run Accident Claim<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the driver of a hit-and-run accident is found, their insurance is liable for your damages. However, it can still be difficult to negotiate a fair settlement in many cases. A dedicated and experienced Palm Bay hit-and-run accident lawyer can fight for your rights, so you can focus on healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us_at_Kogan_DiSalvo_for_a_Free_Consultation\"><\/span>Contact Us at Kogan &amp; DiSalvo for a Free Consultation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/palm-bay-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">Palm Bay car accident lawyers<\/a> can help you negotiate a fair settlement in your hit-and-run case. From gathering evidence, proving liability, and holding insurance companies accountable, we will be with you every step of the way.&nbsp;We take the time to understand the unique details of your case and build a legal strategy that addresses your immediate and future needs. Schedule a free consultation with us today, and because we work on a contingency basis, there are no upfront legal fees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a victim of a hit-and-run accident is traumatic. 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