Scottsdale Hit and Run Accident Attorney Serving Phoenix

When the Other Driver Flees

Being hit by a driver who drives off adds insult to injury. You are hurt, your car is damaged, and the person responsible is gone. The good news is that you are often not without options, because your own auto policy may provide the coverage that the missing driver should have carried.

Valley Accident Law represents hit-and-run victims across the Phoenix metro. Founder Charles Paglialunga has 29 years of Arizona accident experience, and every case is handled by Charles personally.

Request your free consultation or call 1-602-584-8054.

What to Do After a Hit and Run

• Call the police and get a report. A prompt report is important for an uninsured motorist claim.
• Write down everything you remember about the other vehicle: color, make, partial plate, direction of travel, and time.
• Look for witnesses and cameras. Nearby homes and businesses often have video that captures the vehicle.
• Get medical attention, even if you feel fine, because injuries can surface a day or two later.

Read our guide to hit-and-run accidents in the Phoenix area for more detail.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage Is Built for This

When the at-fault driver cannot be identified, your own uninsured motorist coverage is designed to step in. Arizona insurers are required to offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and many drivers carry it without realizing how it works. We file the claim under your policy and handle the insurer that suddenly treats you, its own customer, like an adversary. Here is more on uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in Arizona.

What Your Case Is Worth

You can recover medical bills, future care, lost wages, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering. If the fleeing driver is later identified, we pursue them directly as well. If a death resulted, we handle the wrongful death claim.

The Two-Year Deadline

Most Arizona injury claims must be filed within two years, and uninsured motorist claims carry their own notice requirements, so it is best to call early.

Working with Valley Accident Law

Charles handles every hit-and-run case personally. The first consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we recover for you. We have secured verdicts and settlements up to $6.1 million.

Request your free consultation or call 1-602-584-8054.

Frequently Asked Questions

The driver fled and was never found. Can I still recover?

Often, yes. Your own uninsured motorist coverage is designed for exactly this situation.

What should I do first after a hit and run?

Call the police, write down everything about the other vehicle, look for witnesses and cameras, and get medical attention.

Will my rates go up if I use my own uninsured motorist coverage?

Using coverage you paid for after a no-fault hit-and-run should not be held against you the way an at-fault claim might. We can talk through your specific policy.

What does it cost?

Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, paid only if we recover for you.