Identifying the At-Fault Party in a Hit-and-Run

When you’re hurt in a hit-and-run accident, you may be eligible for compensation. But who’s going to provide that compensation? Talk to your lawyer about identifying the at-fault party after a hit-and-run. Your lawyer can help you get the answers you need following your accident. 

Tools to Find the Hit-and-Run Driver

When you’ve been hurt by a driver in a hit-and-run, you may need tools and resources to help you locate them. They didn’t stay at the scene, so you may only have a description of the vehicle at best. Because of this, you may need help from a lawyer to help you find the driver who committed your Riverside hit-and-run accident.  Luckily, your attorney can get the help you need. For example, your car accident may have been caught on camera, which you a record of the car’s make and model, and possibly even a license plate number. Your lawyer can also work with the police to find the hit-and-run driver—committing a hit-and-run is a crime, after all. 

Relying on Your Insurance Company 

Here’s the problem: the driver likely fled the scene because they’re unable or unwilling to pay for your car accident compensation. Taking them to court may only delay you compensation even longer. In these cases, you may need to talk to your lawyer about getting compensation through your car accident insurance.  Your insurance company may include uninsured motorist coverage. This helps when you’re hit by a driver who is uninsured or underinsured, or who can’t be found. In these cases, your lawyer can help you seek a settlement with your insurance company for the compensation you’re due. 

Connect with a Riverside Lawyer after a Hit-and-Run

Getting compensated after a hit-and-run accident can be tough, but it isn’t impossible. You have a chance to identify the at-fault party and seek compensation, starting with a lawyer from Kohan & Bablove LLP. If you’re struggling to get compensated by the at-fault driver, reach out by calling 1-844-404-2400 or by visiting us online for a free consultation. 

Who's at Fault for a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

One moment, you’re having a fine time with your grocery shopping. You’re two items away from checking out and going home, when—bam! You’ve fallen and are seeing stars. Unfortunately, those stars may be a sign of a concussion, and you may have suffered worse injuries than that.  If you’re hurt in a slip-and-fall accident, you may be eligible for compensation, but who’s at fault for your accident? 

Suing the Property Owner

After a slip-and-fall accident, your first instinct may be to sue the person working on the property who caused the accident. For example, you slipped and fell on some slipped detergent in a store, so the employee who failed to clean it up should be responsible, right?  You may instead need to file a claim against the property owner. They’re typically responsible for anything that happens on their property, so they may be at fault for your injuries. 

Compensation for a Slip-and-Fall Accident

When you’re injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the at-fault party. Those losses caused by the accident should include any economic and non-economic damages you’ve suffered. That means your bills and the intangible suffering you’ve experienced should all be included.  Below is a sample of the compensation you could receive for a slip-and-fall accident lawsuit:

• Medical expenses 
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering 
• Emotional trauma
• Loss of earning capacity 

Connect with a California Fall Injury Attorney

When you’re hurt in a serious fall, you may be unsure who’s at fault for those injuries. The good news is, you have a chance to get compensation for your injuries. A lawyer from Kohan & Bablove LLP can help you identify the at-fault party and seek compensation for your losses. For a free consultation about your fall injury claim, call 1-844-404-2400 or visit us online for more information.