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A hit and run is disorienting — you're hurt, the other driver is gone, and you don't know what to do. Here's what matters:
A police report is critical. Arizona law requires drivers to stop after an accident — fleeing is a crime.
Vehicle make, model, color, partial plate. Direction they fled. Witness names and numbers.
Nearby businesses, traffic cameras, and doorbell cameras often capture hit and run vehicles.
Adrenaline masks pain. Get checked out even if you feel okay — documentation matters for your claim.
We'll help you navigate your UM claim and maximize your recovery.
Even when the at-fault driver disappears, Arizona law provides paths to compensation:
Your own UM policy covers you when the at-fault driver has no insurance or can't be found. This is the primary recovery path in most hit and run cases.
Police investigation, surveillance footage, witness statements, and vehicle debris analysis can identify the fleeing driver — opening their insurance policy.
Medical payments coverage on your policy pays your medical bills regardless of fault, providing immediate financial relief.
If the hit and run driver was working, driving a company vehicle, or served alcohol before driving, additional parties may be liable.
Surveillance footage is often overwritten within 24-72 hours. Witness memories fade. Physical evidence at the scene gets cleaned up. Contact us immediately so we can preserve the evidence needed to identify the driver and build your case.
Hit and run victims are often pedestrians and cyclists who suffer severe injuries from unprotected impacts.
2-Year Statute of Limitations
Arizona's two-year statute of limitations applies to hit and run injury claims. Your UM policy may also require notice within 30-60 days — contact an attorney immediately.
