How Our Hit and Run Accident Lawyers Help in Bedford
We pursue every source of payment while police look for the driver. Waiting for an arrest can cost you time you do not have.
When you hire us, we:
- Get the Bedford Police report and stay in touch with investigators
- Look for video from businesses along Airport Freeway, Central Drive, and nearby lots
- Open your uninsured motorist and PIP claims and meet policy deadlines
- Document your injuries and property damage
- Negotiate with your insurer and file suit if it refuses to pay fairly
Leaving the Scene Is Illegal in Texas
Under Transportation Code §550.021, a driver in a crash that causes injury or death must stop, stay at the scene, and render reasonable aid. Fleeing is a criminal offense that can bring jail time. Drivers flee for many reasons, including intoxication, no license, or no insurance.
The criminal case and your injury claim are separate. You do not need a conviction to recover.
Your Coverage When the Driver Is Unknown
In an at-fault state like Texas, someone must be shown liable before their insurer pays. When the driver is gone, your own policy steps in:
- Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage pays for injuries caused by an unknown driver, up to your limits.
- Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays medical bills and up to 80% of lost income, regardless of fault.
- Collision coverage can pay to repair your car.
Texas insurers must offer UM coverage and PIP under Insurance Code chapter 1952; both apply unless you rejected them in writing. Your insurer will still try to limit what it pays.
Steps to Take After a Bedford Hit-and-Run
- Call 911 and stay safe. Do not follow the other car.
- Record details of the vehicle and plate while they are fresh.
- Photograph the scene and your injuries.
- Collect witness contacts.
- See a doctor and notify your insurer promptly.
You generally have two years to sue, but insurance notice rules come first.
About Brad Parker
Bedford Hit & Run Accident FAQs
How long do I have to report a hit-and-run to my insurer?
Check your policy. Many Texas auto policies require notice of an uninsured motorist claim promptly, and some set a short window for reporting a hit-and-run to police. Missing these steps can give the insurer a reason to deny. Report to police and your insurer as soon as you can.
Can I make a claim if a hit-and-run driver damaged my parked car?
Yes, for property damage, but rules differ. Uninsured motorist property damage coverage may carry a deductible and may require that the driver be identified, while collision coverage can pay regardless. If you were inside the car and hurt, injury coverage also applies.
What if police find the driver months later?
You can then claim against that driver's insurance, and against your own underinsured coverage if their limits are too low. Your earlier uninsured motorist claim and the new claim are coordinated so you do not recover twice. The two-year lawsuit deadline still runs from the crash date.
How much does a hit and run accident lawyer cost?
Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers handles hit and run accident cases on a contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney's fees unless we recover money for you. Our fee will never exceed your recovery, and we explain the exact terms in writing before we start.
Visit Our Bedford Office
Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers – Bedford Office
2317 Plaza Pkwy #100, Bedford, TX 76021
- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday – Sunday Closed