Hit-And-Run Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles

Holding Hit-And-Run Drivers Accountable

The Insurance Information Institute estimates 12.6% of all drivers in 2019 didn’t have auto insurance. In California, the percentage jumped up to 16.6%. To make matters even more frustrating, there is not even a guarantee that if you get hit by a driver that they will stay to make sure you are okay. Countless hit-and-run accidents happen every year, which involve a driver leaving the scene before they exchange insurance and identifying information.

If you were in a hit-and-run while riding your motorcycle, then know you aren’t alone. Please also know that you do have the right to seek legal counsel for compensation. Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation can help you understand your legal options after a hit-and-run wreck, so you do not need to worry about handling complex situations on your own.

Please call (310) 683-2300 now to speak with Attorney Scott J. Corwin and his team.

Why Do Drivers Commit Hit-and-Run Accidents?

Committing a hit-and-run accident is illegal in California and can result in serious criminal charges. With such steep consequences waiting for anyone convicted of a hit-and-run, why do so many drivers commit this crime, especially after hitting a motorcyclist? Sometimes, the reason is as simple as the driver panics and flees the scene hoping to avoid being caught and held criminally responsible. Other times, the answer is that the driver knows that they will be blamed for the accident and held civilly liable, which will damage their finances through higher insurance premiums. It might not be personal, but it is inexcusable, as guilty drivers should be required to compensate you fairly for your injuries and losses.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run

Being injured by a driver who then runs away from the scene before you can identify creates a challenge, but it is not an impossible situation to overcome. If you take the right steps after being in a hit-and-run accident, then you might still have a chance to seek compensation from one source or another.

After a hit-and-run motorcycle accident, you should:

• Call 911: Emergency responders should be called to the scene for any motorcycle accident that causes an injury, which is nearly all of them. When you call 911, be sure to tell them if the other motorist left or seems like they are about to leave.
• Remember as much as you can: Try to photograph the other vehicle immediately, so you can record its license plate. Also, try to remember as much as you can about the vehicle and driver, including in which direction they went when they fled the scene. Every detail you can provide will be helpful to police investigators.
• See a doctor: If you are not taken to the emergency room in an ambulance after a hit-and-run motorcycle accident, then you should still go to an urgent care facility within the next hour or so. A doctor can review your health and make a note in your medical record that you were hit by a car on that day and that is how you suffered your injuries.

Using Uninsured Motorist Insurance

Insurance companies view hit-and-run drivers and uninsured motorists as essentially the same type of driver. If you were hit by a driver who left before they could be identified, then you should be able to use your uninsured motorist (UM) insurance to file against your insurance provider. This type of claim is known as a first-party claim.

Even though your motorcycle insurance company is obligated to honor your UM insurance policy, there is no guarantee that it will. You might end up in a legal battle with your insurer. Scott can assist you with any case, though, so you do not need to worry.

Request a Free Consultation Today

Do not feel like you are out of options and luck after being in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident in Los Angeles. Make the first step toward recovery today by contacting Attorney Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation. Scott represents clients throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and Southern California, such as San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Scott has recovered more than $175 million for his clients over 30 years of practice, so take advantage of his experience and call now.