Monroeville
Hit and Run Accident Lawyer

On This Page

1. Berger and Green Can Help You Seek Compensation for a Hit and Run
2. You Deserve Damages for Your Hit and Run Car Accident
3. Why Choose Our Hit and Run Accident Attorneys?
4. Why Do Drivers Hit and Run in Monroeville?
5. Contact a Hit and Run Lawyer With Berger and Green

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

June 06, 2024

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

You do not have to get stuck paying out-of-pocket after a hit-and-run accident. You have options for recovering your losses, even if law enforcement never finds the negligent driver who fled.

Berger and Green has over 40 years of experience we can use to seek financial justice for you or your injured family member. Our Monroeville car accident lawyers can investigate your accident, prepare your insurance claims, and fight for full and fair compensation. We have a no-win, no-fee guarantee. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Berger and Green Can Help You Seek Compensation for a Hit and Run

When a driver flees the scene of a crash, it can leave victims wondering where to turn. Fortunately, you may have multiple options for recovering losses via auto insurance claims, including:

• First-party medical benefits – According to the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance, drivers must have $5,000 in medical benefits, also called personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. PIP pays for medical treatment, regardless of fault for a collision. We can help you file a claim with your insurer and fight for a settlement up to your policy limit. 
• Uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist protection – Most UM/UIM policies compensate for bodily injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver. These policies are optional. If you have UM/UIM, coverage is usually equal to the state’s minimum for bodily injury liability insurance, set at $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident. 
• Collision coverage – If you have optional collision coverage, it will pay for vehicle damages after a hit-and-run car accident. If you still owe your lender, they likely require that you have this type of insurance. 
• Third-party auto liability claim – If police locate the hit-and-run driver, you may be able to seek compensation with a claim against their liability insurance. However, sometimes, drivers leave the scene precisely because they are driving without insurance. Our lawyers can determine if there are other liable parties you can recover compensation from, including the at-fault driver’s employer, a property owner, or another involved motorist. 

Our Monroeville personal injury lawyers can review your insurance coverage and explore every avenue available for pursuing your damages, including legal action. If necessary, we can assist with multiple claims to get the maximum compensation possible.

You Deserve Damages for Your Hit and Run Car Accident

There are several types of compensation our law firm can pursue after a hit-and-run accident in Pennsylvania:

• Economic damages – Economic damages are your out-of-pocket expenses, including your future losses. A large portion of these awards will likely be for your medical bills and ongoing treatment. Economic damages also include lost wages and employment benefits, future lost earnings, lost earning capacity, vehicle repair and replacement costs, and household services. 
• Noneconomic damages (pain and suffering) – Noneconomic damages compensate for the effect of the accident on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They include monetary awards for scarring, disfigurement, permanent disability, physical pain, mental distress, emotional anguish, and diminished quality of life. These damages may be limited by certain auto policies, but our lawyers can tell you more when you speak to them. 
• Wrongful death – If your loved one suffered a fatal injury, we can seek compensation for their wrongful death. Damages may include your family member’s medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, lost income, and the loss of your loved one’s support, services, and society. 

Berger and Green can help you start down the road to financial recovery today. Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. 

Why Choose Our Hit and Run Accident Attorneys?

Our clients love working with Berger and Green because we put them first. We want to form a genuine connection with those we serve so we can provide them with practical and personalized legal solutions. 

We have helped thousands of personal injury clients win fair compensation, so we know what it takes to build a solid case and how to support you throughout. While you focus on healing, we can:

• Investigate the accident – To secure a settlement from your insurance company, you will need to prove that you sustained an injury and financial losses due to the actions of a hit-and-run driver. To win compensation from an at-fault party, you must prove they are liable for the crash. Our team can collect the evidence needed to do this, including medical records, Monroeville Police department reports, video footage of the accident, eyewitness statements, bills, receipts, pay stubs, and estimates. 
• Manage case details – Our Monroeville hit-and-run accident attorney can prepare and file insurance claims and legal paperwork, track and follow deadlines, communicate with involved parties, and manage other case details. 
• Act as your advocate and ally – Our firm will aggressively represent you and your best interests in every interaction with the insurance companies or opposing counsel. We will tirelessly negotiate for an advantageous settlement agreement, protecting you from pressure or bad-faith insurance tactics. We will prepare your case for civil court and represent you at trial if necessary.  

Do not wait too long to reach out about your case. According to Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations (Pa. C.S.A. § 5524), you have two years to file most personal injury lawsuits. If this deadline expires, you may be unable to recover the awards you deserve. 

Why Do Drivers Hit and Run in Monroeville?

According to the AAA Foundation for Safety, a hit-and-run car accident occurs about every 40 seconds on average in the United States. This figure is despite the fact that leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries or death is illegal in every state, including Pennsylvania.

So, why do drivers flee? Motorists may be more likely to hit and run if they are driving drunk or breaking another law, like driving under the influence of drugs or without insurance. Hit and runs are also more common at night and in areas where it is less likely someone witnessed the crash. Whatever the reason, our Monroeville hit-and-run accident attorney wants to help you fight for crucial compensation and hold the negligent driver responsible for the harm you suffered.

Contact a Hit and Run Lawyer With Berger and Green

Berger and Green can help you seek compensation for your car accident for nothing upfront or out of pocket. With our no-fee guarantee, we only get paid when you do. Contact us for a free consultation and connect with a Monroeville hit-and-run accident lawyer today.