Hit & Run Accidents

Royal Oak Hit and Run Accident Attorney

Identifying Responsible Parties in the Detroit Metro Area and Holding Them Accountable

Being hit by a driver who speeds away leaves you with more than an injury; it leaves you with unanswered questions about who will pay for it. The car accident attorneys at Garrison Law have spent over two decades helping Michigan accident victims hold at-fault drivers accountable, even when they disappear, recovering millions of dollars in settlements while managing every step of the claims process for our clients. We understand how disorienting it is to be left without answers, and we move quickly to preserve evidence before it's gone.

Hit-and-run cases often require creative legal strategies because the responsible party isn't immediately known. Our team knows exactly where to look and how to build a claim that gets results.

Call (888) 455-2115 or contact Garrison Law online to request a free consultation about your Royal Oak hit-and-run accident. 

Michigan's Laws on Hit-and-Runs and Uninsured Drivers

Michigan's no-fault insurance system still provides a path to recovery even when the fleeing driver is never identified. Your own personal injury protection coverage generally pays for medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault, and a hit-and-run driver is treated as uninsured for coverage purposes, meaning your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage may apply if the driver can't be found. Many UM policies require proof of physical contact between vehicles to qualify, which is why thorough documentation from Garrison Law makes such a difference.

Michigan also has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country, so even when a fleeing driver is eventually located, they may carry little or no insurance to cover your damages. In these situations, underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage and Michigan's Assigned Claims Plan can provide additional avenues for compensation. Because strict deadlines apply to these claims, our firm helps clients act quickly to protect their rights and promote optimal recovery.

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Evidence That Can Identify the Driver and Prove Fault

Because the responsible driver isn't standing in front of you after a hit-and-run, we’ll build your case on other evidence gathered quickly and thoroughly. 

Our attorneys focus on:

  • Surveillance and dash cam footage. Nearby businesses, traffic cameras, and other drivers' dash cams can capture the fleeing vehicle before the footage is overwritten or deleted.
  • Vehicle debris and paint transfer. Fragments left at the scene can help identify the make, model, or even the specific vehicle involved.
  • Witness statements. Bystanders often catch details such as a partial license plate or a vehicle description that police reports may miss.
  • Police and accident reports. Official documentation supports your insurance claims and preserves details before memories fade.
  • Cell phone and location data. In some cases, this evidence can help place a suspected vehicle at the scene.

In our experience, acting fast on this evidence often makes the difference between an unsolved case and real accountability. Our reputation for thorough documentation and swift action is what helps us win cases and secure optimal compensation for our clients.

Contact Garrison Law today at (888) 455-2115 to schedule an in-person or virtual consultation about your hit-and-run case. We are available to work on a contingency fee basis.

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