How Compensation Works in a Hit-and-Run Death When the Driver Is Never Found
Multiple Paths to Compensation
Compensation works in a number of different ways, depending on the type of accident and whether or not law enforcement were able to go and do the investigation to find the driver. A full investigation by law enforcement will have to take place so that the proceedings will have a full accounting of the investigative result. When a death has occurred, the highest trained law enforcement are dispatched to do a full “fatality investigation” including checking cameras from the highway structure, neighboring businesses, and other means to attempt to find the responsible driver. If the driver is caught, and there is an insurance policy that provides liability coverage, hiring a lawyer to fight for the limit of that liability is critical. Death is the most serious of risk to any liability insurance company and these type of cases should never be handled lightly
Pedestrian Responsibility
On another hand, it can also be that you are responsible for yourself in certain circumstances when you are on the road, whether you are a pedestrian or a driver. Pedestrians also have certain rules that they have to follow and if they are not following those rules and some of those damages can be lessened because some of the fault can be assigned to the pedestrian.
Uninsured Motorist
Most insurance policies for your vehicle will include a policy titled “Uninsured Motorist” and also applies when a “a phantom vehicle” has struck you. Unfortunately, most often citizens do not purchase this policy and are left with no avenue of recovery when the responsible driver is not found.
Dash Cameras
In today’s day and age Dash Cameras are sophisticated tools that aid citizens in determining liability in a variety of circumstances, including when your loved one is killed and the vehicle driver flees the scene. Dash cameras range in price from $30.00 to $400.00 and often can be purchased on Amazon.com. Make sure to purchase a large storage capacity mini SD card and empty the storage often so there is never any issues in your camera’s ability to capture the footage from inside and outside of your vehicle.