Hit and Run Accident Attorney

At Mintz Law Firm, we understand the unique challenges and emotional trauma hit and run accidents create for victims and their families throughout Colorado. Our experienced legal team has successfully represented numerous hit and run victims, utilizing advanced investigative techniques, working closely with law enforcement agencies, and exploring all available insurance coverage options to secure maximum compensation. We recognize that these cases require immediate action, specialized knowledge, and relentless determination to achieve justice when traditional legal remedies seem out of reach.

Investigating Hit and Run Cases

Successful hit and run investigations require immediate action and comprehensive evidence gathering before crucial details disappear or witness memories fade. Our legal team works closely with law enforcement agencies while conducting independent investigations using private investigators, accident reconstruction professionals, and advanced surveillance technology. We systematically canvass accident areas for security cameras, traffic monitoring systems, and residential doorbell cameras that may have captured images of fleeing vehicles or license plate numbers.

Modern technology provides powerful tools for hit and run investigations that significantly improve the chances of identifying responsible drivers. Cell phone footage, business security systems, traffic cameras, and GPS data can provide crucial evidence about vehicle descriptions, travel patterns, and driver behavior before and after crashes. We also analyze physical evidence, including paint transfer, vehicle debris, and impact patterns, to determine specific makes and models of fleeing vehicles, working with forensic professionals to build compelling cases that help law enforcement agencies locate and prosecute responsible drivers.

Insurance Coverage for Hit and Run Victims

Colorado law requires all drivers to carry uninsured motorist coverage, which provides essential protection when hit and run drivers cannot be located or identified. This coverage applies to both bodily injury and property damage claims, offering victims a path to compensation even when traditional liability claims prove impossible. However, insurance companies often attempt to minimize these claims or deny coverage based on policy technicalities, making experienced legal representation crucial for securing fair compensation under these challenging circumstances.

Hit and run victims may access compensation through multiple insurance sources depending on their specific coverage and circumstances. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage provides primary protection, while personal injury protection (PIP) covers immediate medical expenses regardless of fault determination. Collision coverage addresses vehicle repairs and replacement costs, and some victims may qualify for Colorado's Crime Victim Compensation Fund when cases involve criminal charges. Understanding which coverage applies and how to maximize recovery requires careful policy analysis and knowledge of Colorado insurance regulations.

Building Strong Hit and Run Claims

Hit and run cases demand meticulous documentation of all damages and losses resulting from these traumatic incidents, as victims must prove their injuries and financial losses without the benefit of cooperation from responsible parties. We work with medical professionals to document injuries, treatment needs, and long-term prognosis while calculating comprehensive compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, and reduced earning capacity. These calculations become particularly important when victims face permanent disabilities or chronic conditions that affect their ability to work and enjoy life.

Pain and suffering damages in hit and run cases often exceed those in typical motor vehicle accidents due to the additional emotional trauma caused by the defendant's abandonment and callous disregard for victims' welfare. Many victims experience anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress related to both the physical crash and the psychological impact of being left helpless at the accident scene. We present compelling evidence of these non-economic damages while pursuing punitive damages when fleeing drivers are eventually identified, ensuring that justice includes both compensation for victims and accountability for those who choose to flee rather than accept responsibility for their actions.

Get Justice with Mintz Law Firm

Hit and run accidents create complex legal challenges that require attorneys with extensive experience in both personal injury law and insurance coverage disputes. At Mintz Law Firm, we have successfully represented numerous hit and run victims throughout Colorado, securing substantial compensation even in cases where identifying responsible drivers seemed impossible. Our legal team combines decades of personal injury experience with strong relationships among law enforcement agencies, insurance professionals, and investigative resources that prove crucial in building successful hit and run cases.

Our founder David J. Mintz has represented injured people throughout Colorado and across the country for more than 35 years, bringing extensive experience to every hit and run case we handle. Managing attorney Eric C. Staton has over 15 years of personal injury experience and understands the unique challenges these cases present for victims seeking justice and fair compensation. With more than 300 years of combined legal experience and a proven track record of recovering over $20 million annually for clients since 2016, we have the knowledge, resources, and determination necessary to pursue justice against fleeing drivers and their insurance companies. Contact Mintz Law Firm today at (303) 462-2999 to schedule your free consultation, or complete our online contact form to begin fighting for the compensation you deserve.