[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/blog\/what-to-do-after-hit-and-run-accident-in-nc\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/blog\/what-to-do-after-hit-and-run-accident-in-nc\/","headline":"What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident in North Carolina","name":"What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident in North Carolina","description":"If you\u2019ve recently been injured in a hit-and-run accident\u2014whether you were driving, walking, or riding a bicycle\u2014the car accident lawyer at Kreger Brodish LLP can help you understand your options for pursuing the maximum possible compensation for your injuries. What...","datePublished":"2022-10-03","dateModified":"2026-04-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/blog\/author\/ben\/#Person","name":"Ben Brodish","url":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/blog\/author\/ben\/","identifier":38,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f221a297abf6cbe2df0bc8a28b63c07d0af2345f318c21b1e8cc223e420692e1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f221a297abf6cbe2df0bc8a28b63c07d0af2345f318c21b1e8cc223e420692e1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kreger Brodish LLP","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Kreger-Brodish-LLP-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Kreger-Brodish-LLP-Logo.png","width":417,"height":225}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hit-and-run.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hit-and-run.jpg","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/blog\/what-to-do-after-hit-and-run-accident-in-nc\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":739,"articleBody":"If you\u2019ve recently been injured in a hit-and-run accident\u2014whether you were driving, walking, or riding a bicycle\u2014the car accident lawyer at Kreger Brodish LLP can help you understand your options for pursuing the maximum possible compensation for your injuries.What Is a Hit-and-Run Accident?A hit-and-run accident occurs when a driver flees the scene of the crash without waiting for the police, rendering reasonable medical aid if necessary, or exchanging contact and insurance information with the other driver.According to North Carolina\u2019s \u201cduty to stop\u201d law (N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-166), all drivers involved in a crash must remain at the scene until the police have completed an investigation and given them permission to leave.A driver who fails to comply with this law can face Class 1 misdemeanor or even felony charges, depending on the severity of the injuries they caused to the other driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian.What to Do After Being Injured in a Hit-and-Run AccidentHere at Kreger Brodish LLP, we can guide you through the steps to take if you have been injured in a hit-and-run crash.Most importantly, never try to pursue the fleeing driver. Instead, move to a safe place if possible (such as the side of the road) and immediately call 911. The sooner the police are notified, the better chance they have of finding the at-fault driver.And, of course, the 911 call is especially important if you or other drivers or passengers need immediate medical attention.When the police arrive, provide them with all the facts you know about the crash\u2014the more detailed your description of the other driver and their vehicle, the better.However, be sure to stick to the facts and avoid speculation. The police will prepare an accident report and do their best to find the fleeing driver. If they do, you will most likely be able to pursue monetary recovery through the other driver\u2019s liability insurance.Also, it\u2019s important to seek medical care as soon as possible, even if your symptoms are minor.Some car accident injuries are not immediately apparent, and the insurance company may deny your claim was caused by your accident if you wait to seek medical care.\u00a0 By seeking medical care as soon as possible after your accident, it is less likely that the insurance company will determine that you weren\u2019t injured, that your injuries were not serious enough to warrant medical care, or that your injuries were not caused by the accident.How to Pursue Compensation for a Hit-and-Run AccidentYou\u2019re probably wondering what happens if the police don\u2019t catch the at-fault driver or if they do catch them only to find that they don\u2019t have any liability insurance (in fact, that\u2019s one common reason why at-fault drivers flee the scene of a crash).Thankfully, you still have options for pursuing monetary recovery for your injuries.You can file a claim with your own insurance company for uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. UM coverage will cover your losses up to your policy\u2019s limits, and UIM will cover the difference between the at-fault driver\u2019s insurance coverage and your total losses (again, up to your policy\u2019s limits).What Is North Carolina\u2019s \u201cNo Contact Rule?\u201dKeep in mind that for property damage, but not injuries, North Carolina follows the \u201cNo Contact Rule,\u201d meaning that your insurance company can deny your property damage claim if you cannot provide evidence that the other driver made contact with you or your vehicle.This \u201cNo Contact Rule\u201d does not mean that you do not have an injury case if there is no evidence that the other driver made contact with you or your vehicle.Contact a Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney in North Carolina Today\ufeffWhether you pursue monetary recovery through the at-fault driver\u2019s liability insurance or your own UM or UIM coverage, hiring the Durham personal injury lawyers\u00a0at Kreger Brodish LLP can improve your likelihood of success, make the process easier, and take away the burden of negotiating with insurance companies on your own.While you rest and recover, we will investigate the crash, negotiate with the insurance companies, and get you the maximum possible compensation for your injuries.If you\u2019ve been injured in a hit-and-run crash, contact our Durham car crash attorneys\u00a0today to start the legal process and begin your journey to recovery\u2014physical, emotional, and financial."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident in North Carolina","item":"https:\/\/www.kregerbrodish.com\/blog\/what-to-do-after-hit-and-run-accident-in-nc\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]