A driver hit you and took off? You still have options. Alexandra pursues uninsured motorist claims and tracks down every avenue for compensation — so you're not left paying for someone else's cowardice.
When the at-fault driver flees the scene and can't be identified, you can file a claim through your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. Florida law treats hit-and-run crashes the same as collisions with uninsured drivers for UM purposes — meaning your policy steps in where the fleeing driver should have.
UM coverage pays for medical bills and lost wages beyond what PIP covers, and for pain and suffering when the injury meets Florida's permanent-injury threshold, just like a liability claim would. If you carry UM coverage, you have a path to compensation even when the other driver vanishes.
Call Now: (305) 853-8628 →Florida law requires you to report a crash to police immediately if anyone is hurt or the apparent property damage is at least $2,000. A police report creates an official record of the hit-and-run, which your insurance company will need to process a UM claim. Stay at the scene until officers arrive.
Write down everything you remember: partial plate numbers, vehicle color, make, model, direction of travel. Photograph the scene, your injuries, and vehicle damage. Ask witnesses for their contact information — their statements can be critical.
Get treated within 14 days to protect your PIP benefits. Hit-and-run victims often delay treatment because they're focused on finding the driver. Don't make that mistake — your health and your claim both depend on prompt medical attention.
Hit-and-run cases have stricter notice requirements than standard accidents.
Report the crash to Hollywood Police or the Broward Sheriff's Office as soon as possible. Many UM policies also require a prompt police report for a hit-and-run. Without one, your insurer may dispute the claim.
Your insurance policy likely requires you to report a hit-and-run within a specific timeframe — sometimes as short as 24 hours. Reporting late gives the insurer grounds to fight the claim. Call us first if you're unsure what to say.
Florida's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years. A UM claim against your own insurer is a contract claim, which generally has a 5-year deadline. Don't risk losing your right to compensation — talk to a lawyer early.
Hollywood sees its share of hit-and-run crashes, particularly on busy corridors like I-95, US-1, and A1A near the beach. Late-night and early-morning hours are especially common — drivers who are impaired, uninsured, or driving with a suspended license are more likely to flee.
We work with local law enforcement to obtain traffic camera footage from intersections along these routes. Many Hollywood intersections have cameras that capture partial plate numbers and vehicle descriptions. Acting quickly before footage is overwritten is critical.
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