Atlanta Hit and Run Accident Lawyer
A hit-and-run feels like there’s no path to recovery — but in most cases there is. Your own uninsured motorist coverage typically applies even when the at-fault driver is never found, and we work with police, surveillance footage, and witnesses to identify the fleeing driver whenever possible. Landry Legal handles hit-and-run claims across Atlanta.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage Is Your Lifeline
Georgia law requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist (UM) coverage equal to your liability limits (O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11). Many drivers carry it without realizing. When a hit-and-run driver flees, your UM coverage can pay your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering — but the insurer will not volunteer it. We file and fight the UM claim for you.
Finding the Driver Who Fled
We don’t assume the driver is gone for good. We pull traffic-camera and business surveillance footage, canvass for witnesses, work with the responding police agency, and use vehicle-debris and paint-transfer evidence. Identifying the driver opens up their liability coverage and, in many cases, punitive damages.
Act Fast — Evidence Disappears
Surveillance systems overwrite footage in days, and witness memories fade. Reporting the crash to police immediately and contacting a lawyer quickly dramatically improves the odds of identifying the driver and preserving the proof your UM claim requires.
Common Questions
Hit & Run Accidents FAQ.
Can I recover compensation if the driver who hit me drove off?
Often yes. Your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is designed for exactly this situation and can pay medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering even when the at-fault driver is never identified. We also work to find the fleeing driver, which can unlock their liability coverage too.
What should I do right after a hit-and-run in Atlanta?
Call 911 and get a police report, write down anything you remember about the vehicle (color, make, partial plate, direction of travel), photograph the scene and damage, and look for nearby cameras or witnesses. Then contact a lawyer quickly — surveillance footage is often erased within days.
Will filing a UM claim raise my insurance rates?
Georgia law restricts insurers from raising your premium for a UM claim where you were not at fault, and a hit-and-run is not your fault. Insurers still often resist paying fair value on UM claims, which is why having an attorney handle the claim matters.
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