Tampa Hit and Run Accident Lawyer

It can be challenging to recover your losses from a hit and run car accident. Yet, you may have more options than you realize. You do not have to give up hope of getting compensation for your injuries. A Tampa hit and run accident lawyer can help you navigate the claims process and recoup the cost of your collision-related damages.

Your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage can pay for some of your medical bills and lost wages, but if you have significant injuries, your damages may exceed your policy limits. At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, we are not afraid to take on tough car accident cases in Tampa

We offer a free initial consultation where you will have the opportunity to speak with a member of our team. You can ask us any questions that you may have regarding your case. You can call us today at (813) 879-3719 to get started.

If we take your case, you will not have to pay any upfront legal fees. We handle car accident cases on a contingency-fee basis. You do not have to pay our attorney’s fees unless we win your case. Our fees will come out of the settlement proceeds or court award at the conclusion of your car accident case.

Determining Liability in a Tampa Hit and Run Accident Case

We cannot automatically hold the hit and run driver at fault in a crash. We will need to use evidence to show how another driver’s negligence resulted in your injuries and other collision-related damages.

The American Bar Association (ABA) says we have to prove all four of these elements to establish someone’s liability for your injuries:

• Duty of care. Everyone who operates a motor vehicle on public streets has an obligation to exercise caution and drive safely.
• Breach of duty of care. To establish negligence, we must show that the at-fault driver failed to uphold their duty of care. Let’s say that the hit and run driver consumed several pitchers of beer at a sports bar while watching a game. They then got in the car to drive home, despite the fact that they were buzzed. Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol violates one’s duty of care and constitutes negligence.
• Causation. In our hypothetical situation, the driver did not pay attention to posted traffic signals due to their impairment. They ran a red light and crashed into your car. Your legal team must connect the negligent driver’s actions to the collision.
• Quantifiable damages. Your lawyer can use your billing statements, invoices, and medical bills to assert the cost of your collision-related damages. You must have financial losses to have a valid personal injury case.

If we can prove all of these factors, then we can go forward and hold the negligent party accountable for your losses. A Tampa hit and run accident lawyer at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can help you seek justice for your injuries. You can call us today at (813) 879-3719 for a free case review.

Recoverable Damages in a Tampa Hit and Run Collision

Your damages will depend on the facts of your situation. Your losses could include things like your medical bills, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, disfigurement, and pain and suffering. If you lost a close loved one in a hit and run accident, legal beneficiaries may be able to recover the cost of the decedent’s medical bills, lost income, and funeral service.

We Can Locate the At-Fault Driver

If the police apprehend the hit and run driver or they turn themselves in to law enforcement, we can pursue legal action on your behalf. To promote your case’s success, we will have to prove all four elements of liability, as explained above.

You can increase the likelihood of the driver getting caught if you make a note of as many details as possible and share that information with the police. Sometimes, a tiny detail, like a decal or rust spot on the hit and run driver’s car, is the fact that helps the driver get caught.

It is vital to tell the police everything you can remember about the driver and their vehicle. Also, the path of the car can help the police locate the driver. It can also help if you noticed the direction from which the car came and where it went after the crash.

Although law enforcement may be able to apprehend the driver in your case, if they do not, you still have legal options. Your lawyer can review the details of your PIP coverage to see if you can recoup the cost of your medical bills and lost income. If you have uninsured motorist coverage, that insurance can also pay for some of your losses.

How to Get Help with Your Hit and Run Accident Case

Hit and run collision injury claims can be challenging and complicated. Many lawyers do not handle these types of cases. Yet, at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, we extend our legal services to people who have suffered losses due to the actions of negligent drivers. A Tampa hit and run accident lawyer can advocate for your legal rights while you rebuild your life.

Our passion is to help people who get hurt through no fault of their own. When someone else injures you through carelessness, we believe that you should not have to bear the financial cost of their actions. We work hard to get our clients all the compensation they deserve so they can move forward with their lives.

We are proud to treat our clients like family and friends. You do not get handed off to someone else when you come on board with us. A partner at our law firm will work directly with you on your case.

You can call us today at (813) 879-3719. We are excited to meet with you and learn more about your situation.