Hit-and-Run Collision Reported at Madison Avenue Intersection
A Carmichael hit-and-run collision occurred on September 24 between two vehicles, causing injuries. The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Madison and Manzanita Avenues. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) called medics with the Sacramento Fire Department as well as tow trucks to remove the Ford F-150 pickup and Kia Hybrid that were involved from the scene.
Investigators Searching for Those Who Fled the Hit-and-Run Collision
The extent of injuries to those in the accident and whether they were transported to a hospital was not provided. The CHP traffic accident division is determining what happened to cause the collision and seeking those who fled the scene.
Seeking Drivers Who Fled the Scene of an Accident
If a hit-and-run driver injures you, you can seek legal assistance from an accident attorney to locate them. It is difficult enough to get injured without having to deal with high medical bills, being unable to work, and pain and suffering as well. Your injuries should be compensated if a negligent driver caused them, and that person should be held responsible for their actions, which is one of the reasons we work hard to find them. Our law firm has successfully located numerous hit-and-run drivers in the past. Investigating methods include:
We dispatch our investigators to the scene of the fleeing driver as soon as possible so that the evidence can be collected before it is covered over or disappears.
- Additionally, witnesses may be able to provide helpful information. A witness may recognize the vehicle and owner if they saw the accident when it happened. Because hit-and-run drivers often live nearby, witnesses may also be able to identify where to find them.
- There is a possibility that a traffic surveillance camera or those at nearby businesses may have captured the accident as it occurred. They can provide valuable information. Films such as these can be subpoenaed for identification purposes.
- Information from the vehicle itself and the Department of Motor Vehicles may help identify the owner or driver because the glove compartment might contain the registration, insurance and other papers.
- People who live and work in the area of the hit-and-run collision can be helpful in locating the driver.
Once the driver involved in the hit-and-run collision is located, they can be held responsible. Your lawyer can use the evidence in the accident to construct a strong case supporting a client’s claim for compensation.
Compensation Is Available Through Your Insurance Policy
Medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident may be covered by the injured party’s uninsured/underinsured policy on their auto insurance if the other party cannot pay. The add-on insurance can be used when you are driving, riding a bicycle or walking. Your immediate family member’s insurance can be used if you did not purchase this coverage. In terms of policy rates, there is no change.
Find good tips on how to find a lawyer to help you with your claim in the video below from attorney Ed Smith:
Attorneys in Carmichael for Personal Injury Cases
I’m Ed Smith, and we represent experienced attorneys in Carmichael for personal injury cases. Let our accident attorneys help you determine whether you are entitled to compensation if you were injured by a negligent driver. If you need to reach us from a distance, you can call (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400. Alternatively, you can use our contact form to reach out to us online.
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