Kansas City Hit & Run Accident Lawyer

Hit and Run and the Law

In our state, a person commits a crime when they leave the scene of an accident in which they caused injury to property or persons. As drivers, we are required to give our name, place of residence, motor vehicle number and driver's license. This information must be given to the victim of the accident, to a police officer, or to the nearest police station. In a hit and run type accident, this does not occur, sometimes leaving a victim alone and without help.

Law enforcement frequently does a good job of tracking down and prosecuting hit and run offenders. The person can be charged with either a misdemeanor or felony, resulting in jail or prison time and parole. This does not, however, take care of the property damage or personal injuries that are suffered by the victim. Additionally, what can be done if the motorist who commits the hit and run is not insured? This is where a Kansas City personal injury attorney can be of great assistance to victims of hit and run accidents.

What can be done for the victims?

A hit and run accident can cause lacerations, contusions, crippling back or spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries or in extreme cases, a wrongful death. Through the use of medical experts and other professionals, the effects of your injuries can be assessed in the short and long term. At Meyerkord & Russell, we then know how to evaluate the compensation that would be appropriate for your losses. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, important items such as transportation expenses, the cost of medical treatments, recovery of property damage, making up for lost income and other financial burdens can be addressed.

It is vital that important evidence be gathered in order to secure your rights. The accident will need to be promptly and correctly reported to law enforcement and your insurance company. Any witnesses to the accident will need to be identified and properly interviewed. Insurance companies will need to be dealt with in order to ensure a claim is paid on time and in full. With a skilled lawyer at your side looking out for your needs, your chances of a positive outcome are greatly increased.

Contact a Kansas City Hit & Run Accident Lawyer when you seek proper and fair compensation for the injuries you have suffered through a hit and run accident.