One of the most common questions victims ask after a hit-and-run accident is who will pay for the damages. The victim did not cause the accident, but the negligent driver cannot be held liable. In California, the state at fault, it can be confusing where to get financial aid. Luckily, the answer may lie in your own insurance coverage.

Insurance companies in California automatically include uninsured/underinsured driver coverage when new customers purchase insurance. Clients must manually decline this guarantee. Insurance companies can then recommend driver purchase crash and comprehensive coverage to make up for the lack of uninsured/underinsured auto insurance. If you have this type of insurance, your insurance company is likely to cover damages after a hit-and-run accident.

Uninsured/Uninsured Driver Insurance covers hit-and-run accidents as if the negligent driver were stuck around but had no insurance. Your insurance provider may offer to settle through your coverage, subject to policy limits. You must be reimbursed for vehicle repairs and medical expenses. However, if you have only the minimum required California insurance coverage with no additional coverage, your insurance provider may deny your claim.

To file a personal injury claim after a hit-and-run accident, you must act within two years of the date of the crash. California imposes a strict two-year time limit on all personal injury claims. Failure to do so may result in loss of the right to monetary compensation. We hope that you seek advice from a The Sann law Group attorney as soon as possible regarding your hit and run case.

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