Hit and Run Accidents

Hit and run accidents can leave victims feeling helpless and unsure of how to proceed. Presley & Presley Trial Attorneys specialize in assisting hit and run accident victims by providing legal guidance and support. Our compassionate approach ensures that victims receive the support they need to navigate the legal process and achieve the best possible outcome.

Finding Justice with Presley & Presley Trial Attorneys

Besides it being the law in all 50 states, it is common sense that one should stop and render aid if needed after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Yet, the number of fatalities caused by hit and run accidents increased by 60% during a seven-year period in recent years. Sometimes at-fault drivers panic and make poor choices, especially if there are fewer people around and they think they can get away with a hit and run.

Some of the most common reasons a driver will leave the accident scene include

Drunk Driving
DUI Drugs
No Valid Drivers’ License
Driving without Insurance
Afraid of Jailtime

If you have been seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver, or if you have lost a loved one in such an accident, don’t lose hope. A hit and run accident attorney at our firm is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to getting justice and full compensation for those whose lives have been shattered by the gross negligence of a driver who fled the scene of the accident they caused.

Why Choose Presley & Presley in Kansas City?

While our award-winning firm is based in Kansas City, we have a well-earned reputation for specializing in insurance bad faith and catastrophic injury cases nationwide. We are a small, powerful firm with extensive resources and nearly 50 years of combined experience helping plaintiffs get justice. Our boutique firm size allows us to fulfill our mission of providing effective, highly personalized attention to those who need our help rather than taking on many cases at once. Individuals and referring attorneys alike find Presley & Presley to be excellent partners because your battle is our battle. Our expertise has garnered us a respected reputation in insurance company boardrooms because they know our prowess as skilled litigators. We work to make people’s lives better and strengthen the skill of the legal community thanks to the knowledge we have gained from the personal injury industry’s vanguards.

Consult with our Seasoned Hit and Run Accident Lawyer

Whether an insurance company is denying your hit and run accident claim, or if they are trying to push a fast settlement that doesn’t come close to covering the full damages you’re dealing with, you should contact us right away. We have found that some people may not even realize the full extent of compensation they are eligible for or will need for current and future damages connected with the accident. We make insurance companies listen up and have helped people in situations like yours attain maximal compensation for:

Hospital Bills
Future Medical Bills
Physical Therapy
At-Home Care
Special Medical Equipment
Lost Wages
Impaired Ability to Earn
Pain and Suffering
Loss of Consortium
Impaired Enjoyment of Life
And Others

What You Should DoAfter a Hit and Run Accident

Although it can be a challenge to locate a hit and run driver, there are steps that can improve the chances of holding that driver responsible for damages. Additional to any information you or witnesses may be able to provide, there are commonly traffic cameras, dash cams and personal cellphone cameras in use that can be invaluable to your case. The more information you can provide to the police and our team, the better the authorities can track down the perpetrator. If at all possible, noting any or all of the following information regarding the car involved is helpful:

Color
Make
Model
License plate (even partial information helps)
Other identifiable features
Which direction it went after hitting you

Exploring All Your Options After a Hit and Run

While everything will be done to apprehend a hit and run driver after a serious accident, if the perpetrator cannot be found—or if he or she is uninsured—there are still options for recovering the substantial damages you have sustained through your own insurance. Uninsured and underinsured coverage exists to fill insurance gaps like those involving a hit and run. However, your insurance company may fight against your claim, try to award you a reduced settlement, or deny your claim altogether. A hit and run attorney with us specializes in putting together a strong case to ensure good faith by the insurance company so the substantial damages and losses to you and your family are rightly covered.

Speak with an Experienced Hit and Run Accident Lawyer

Our team at Presley & Presley is so dedicated to helping hit and run accident victims get the compensation they need that there is no out-of-pocket expense—we work on a contingency fee basis in many cases like yours. Contact our firm in Kansas City today to schedule a free consultation. We want to make sure your voice is heard and your damages are taken responsibility for.