Michigan City Indiana car accident lawyer discusses hit and run pedestrian accidents.

Hit and run car-pedestrian accidents are quite common.  The usual scenario is a pedestrian is in a cross- walk or on a corner and the car takes a turn too short and clips the pedestrian.   A lot of times these drivers do not even know that they hit somebody and they drive off.

If the driver is at fault for the accident, there could be a number of ways to seek compensation. First, if you are able to identify the driver, you can seek compensation through that driver's bodily injury insurance.   In Indiana, all vehicle owners are required to purchase a minimum of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident bodily injury insurance.

If you are unable to identify the other driver, you could seek compensation through you or your family's uninsured motorist insurance.  A typical Northwest Indiana car insurance policy defines an “uninsured” vehicle as a “hit and run” vehicle in which the driver remains unknown that “strikes the insured.”   What this means is that if you are considered an “insured” under the car insurance policy, you can receive compensation for your injuries.

Pedestrians injured in “hit and run” accidents can suffer catastrophic injuries or death.  The can receive compensation for these injuries under different circumstances.

Northwest Indiana car accident law if very complex, if you have any questions regarding a “hit and run” accident call Michigan City car accident lawyers at (219) 874-4878.