Hit-and-Run

Everyone knows that the proper procedure following an accident, whether the accident was your fault or not, is to exchange insurance information with the other driver and make an incident report with the police.

However, that knowledge does not keep dishonest people from fleeing the scene of an accident that they caused. Such an incident is usually referred to as a hit-and-run, and it leaves the victims in an incredibly difficult position.

How do you file a claim and receive compensation for serious injuries when you don’t know who hit you? This may come as a surprise, but you have more resources than you realize. The greatest resource of all is our firm, The Lenahan Law Firm. Our Dallas car accident lawyers have worked with severely injured hit-and-run victims in the past, and we know just how devastating these collisions can be. If you suffered catastrophic injuries following a hit-and-run, reach out to our legal team at (214) 295-1008. We are waiting to help you.

"Last December, my wife was killed by a hit and run driver...He moved with lightning speed, kept me informed along, and gave me a good idea of what to expect. From start to finish it took about 5 months to get a favorable ruling. I received my check in June and now I can get on with my life thanks to Marc."

In Texas, as in most other states, fleeing the scene of an accident is illegal, whether it was your fault or not. For a felony hit-and-run conviction, which means that the victim suffered severe injuries or was killed, the at-fault driver could be facing up to a decade in jail. Given the serious nature of this crime, you would expect that people would not flee after causing an accident. But many people ignore the law and assume they will be able to get away with no consequences, so the potential jail time does not bother them. This especially true if they were already breaking the law when they caused the crash.