Being involved in a hit-and-run accident at any speed is frustrating and often scary for the victim as they’re left feeling helpless and confused as to what to do next. If you’ve been involved in a high-speed hit and run accident and want to know what you should do next or want some legal advice about helping your case, our blog covers some of the basics such as what to do immediately after a hit and run as well as how an attorney can help prove your accident happened.
The injury attorneys at Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm near you have significant experience in helping clients who have been in a high-speed hit and run accident. Our offices are conveniently located in nearby Chandler, Peoria, and North Phoenix, and we can meet in-person at our nearby offices, over the phone, or video call. You can contact us for a free consultation, or read on to find out more.
By the way, we will also help with other problems that have cost you sleep, like getting a rental car very soon and finding a nearby doctor who can help you. Even the best legal team isn’t good enough if your quality of life isn’t sustainable while justice and compensation are on the way. The whole point of legal action is to regain quality of life, so we help you long-term as attorneys and short-term as your go-to people. Our familiarity with the local Phoenix courts makes us confident that we can help you get the best settlement possible.
Involved In A High-Speed Hit And Run Accident? What To Do First
Firstly, if you’ve been involved in a hit-and-run at any speed, you’ll need to call the police and an ambulance. Getting immediate emergency help will ensure your injuries are handled and your legal case will have witnesses to the accident scene. The emergency services will also have experience handling hit-and-run accidents and will be able to help you and any passengers stay calm whilst looking for any other witnesses that may have seen what happened.
When someone hits your vehicle and flees the scene it can feel incredibly unjust and frustrating, leaving you feeling far worse than bruised and battered. Being hit at high-speed significantly increases the risk of severe injury too so it’s always best to get medical treatment as soon as possible. It can also be really difficult to prove the speed in an accident case so a doctor will assess injuries and help build a bigger picture from them to help your case.
What To Do After A High-Speed Hit And Run Accident
If you’re lucky enough to walk away from your accident, we’d always recommend going to ER to be assessed to make sure there’s nothing undetected or more serious. Being hit at any speed is potentially dangerous but being hit at speed can leave far more serious injuries.
When you’ve been involved in a high-speed hit and run accident, in particular, it can be really tempting to start investigating your own accident and even try to look for the perpetrator but it’s important to let the police handle your case. With the absence of a plaintiff initially, it can feel very frustrating but we’d always recommend starting your legal case anyway and choosing an accident attorney to help handle your case.
How To Prove A High-Speed Hit And Run Accident
Proving a high-speed hit and run accident happened is a complex legal procedure so it’s always best to hire an experienced accident attorney who will help handle your case professionally. You may not have seen anything of the other vehicle or perhaps a witness is helping with your case, either way, the nature of a hit-and-run is often more lengthy and complex than a straightforward accident case.
Trying to prove the speed at which your accident happened will ultimately be down to the police and their experienced insights as well as the accident investigation teams. Your attorney will work closely with the emergency services to help establish the details of your case and ensure all the details are in place to successfully present your case.
At Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm near you, we have more than 15 years of experience helping clients obtain compensation for their personal injuries, including those from high-speed hit and run accidents in the Phoenix area. When you’re ready to talk, please contact our office to arrange a free initial consultation by phone or at our Chandler office, conveniently located near you.
If you have been in a hit and run accident, contact Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm in nearby Chandler, AZ to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. We provide personal injury legal services to clients in your area including Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Peoria.
