Hit and Run Accident Lawyer Fort Worth, TX

How Our Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers Help in Fort Worth

We work to identify the driver and, at the same time, build your claim under your own policy so you are covered either way. Your own insurer becomes the opposing party in an uninsured motorist claim, which is why many people want a lawyer.

When you hire us, we:

Get the Fort Worth Police report and follow the investigation
Canvass for traffic, business, and doorbell video near the scene
Review your policy for uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and PIP
Handle the insurance adjuster, including your own
Pursue the driver directly if they are identified

What Texas Law Requires After a Crash

Transportation Code §550.021 requires a driver in a crash that injures or kills someone to stop at or near the scene, return if needed, and give reasonable help, including arranging medical care. Drivers must also exchange information. A driver who flees can face criminal charges.

Leaving the scene is also strong evidence in your civil case. If the driver is found, a jury may view the flight as a sign they knew they were at fault, especially if alcohol was involved. See our DUI accidents page.

Using Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Fort Worth

Texas insurers must offer uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage under Insurance Code chapter 1952, and it is part of your policy unless you rejected it in writing. It can pay medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering when the at-fault driver is unknown or has too little insurance. Policies usually require:

A prompt report to police
Notice to your insurer
Evidence that an unknown vehicle caused the crash

Pedestrians and cyclists hit by fleeing drivers may also be covered by their household auto policy. Learn more from our pedestrian accident lawyer page.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run

Call 911 right away and do not chase the driver.
Write down the plate, make, color, and direction of travel.
Photograph the damage, paint transfer, and debris.
Ask witnesses for their names and what they saw.
Get medical care, and notify your insurer.

Most lawsuits must be filed within two years, but policy notice deadlines can be much shorter.

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Fort Worth Hit & Run Accident FAQs

What if the hit-and-run driver is never found?

You can usually claim under your own uninsured motorist coverage, which treats the unknown driver as uninsured. Your PIP coverage can also pay medical bills and part of lost income. Texas policies generally require prompt police reporting and some proof that another vehicle caused the crash.

Is it a crime to leave the scene of a crash in Texas?

Yes. A driver involved in a crash that injures or kills someone must stop, remain, and render reasonable aid under Transportation Code section 550.021. Fleeing can bring criminal charges, including jail time. That criminal case is separate from your claim for compensation, which you can pursue either way.

What is an underinsured motorist claim?

If police find the driver but their liability limits are too low to cover your losses, underinsured motorist coverage on your policy can pay the difference up to your limits. In Fort Worth, many injury claims involve both the at-fault driver's policy and the victim's own coverage.

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.