Providing Information On Hit-And-Run Accidents

Were you or a loved one hit and injured by a negligent driver who fled the scene of the accident? Was the negligent driver later caught by the police? Even if they were not, you have options available to help you get compensation for the motor vehicle accident. With more than 25 years of experience, our lawyer and staff at Cromartie Law will work toward a positive resolution in your challenging hit-and-run accident case.

Injured in a hit-and-run in northwest Georgia? We can help. Call our firm in Rome at 706-622-4853 or to schedule your free consultation.

What Makes Hit-And-Run Cases So Complicated?

When a driver flees the scene of an accident, they may or may not ever be identified – and that may force the victim to try to recover their losses through their own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Even then, the lack of evidence can make it hard to prove to your insurance company that you are not at fault for the wreck, and any settlement with your own insurer may be delayed while the authorities try to track down the other driver.

Our attorneys at Cromartie Law understand the emotional, physical and legal challenges hit-and-run victims face, and we are here to help you obtain the most favorable outcome possible for your case.

What Are The Most Common Hit-And-Run Injuries?

Hit-and-run accidents can lead to serious injuries. Here are some injuries you may suffer after a car accident:

• Whiplash: This neck and spine injury is caused by a rapid, back-and-forth head movement in a wreck, causing pain and numbness.
• Concussion: A head injury caused by a sudden strike, jolt or blow to the head, leading to headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory loss and temporary unconsciousness.
• Traumatic brain injuries: Serious head injuries can lead to long-term brain damage, memory loss, physical and cognitive impairments, and brain bleeding.
• Traumatic spine injuries: Serious spine injuries caused by trauma to the neck or back, leading to pain, mobility issues, paralysis and herniated discs.
• Facial trauma: Injuries to the face, including broken bones, cuts, burns and skin damage, leading to disfigurement and impaired sensory function.
• Burns: Damage to the skin and underlying tissue from heat exposure, electric burns or chemical burns. Some burns can lead to long-term nerve damage, deep tissue injuries and exposed muscle and bones.
• Broken bones and fractures: Impact from a vehicle can lead to broken or cracked bones, leading to pain, swelling, nerve damage and impairment.
• Internal damage: Injuries to internal organs from trauma, leading to internal bleeding and life-threatening organ failure.

Our attorneys can help you recover compensation for your medical bills, long-term recovery and emotional anguish.

If The Driver Was Later Caught

If the driver who caused the accident was later found, the case will be handled in a similar manner to any other car accident case. The biggest difference is that by leaving the scene of the accident, the driver has acknowledged negligence and even committed a crime in Georgia. Juries are not sympathetic to hit-and-run drivers; we will use that fact to our advantage. If our opponent is not willing to offer a fair settlement, we will take the case to trial in front of a jury and ask the jury to provide the compensation you deserve.

If The Driver Was Not Caught

If the driver who caused the accident was never found, you may think that you do not have any options to get compensation. In reality, you do have options, and our experience means we know what they are.

In hit-and-run accident cases, the most common option is to seek compensation from the victim’s own insurance policy, filing an uninsured motorist claim. This can be a challenging matter, particularly if the hit-and-run accident involved a driver running the victim off the road and there was no collision between vehicles. We are ready to take on any challenge.

Consult With Us About Your Case

Contact us today by calling 706-622-4853 to schedule your free initial consultation with our hit-and-run accident attorney. We handle most cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will owe no legal fees unless we obtain compensation for you.

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Our firm is located at the corner of Broad Street and Fourth Avenue in front of the Floyd County Courthouse and Forum in downtown Rome. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with off-site evening and weekend appointments available.