Hit And Run Case

West Baton Rouge Parrish Hit And Run Takes One Life

KSLA News is reporting that a hit and run accident has killed one man in West Baton Rouge Parrish. A truck hit Vontravis Stevens when he was crossing Old Mississippi River Bridge early in the morning on August 20. The driver of the truck fled the scene of the hit and run accident.

Law enforcement officers tracked down the driver of the truck and they administered a chemical breath test. The results of the breath test were over the legal limit. A toxicology sample will be needed to determine if the driver was drunk at the time of the hit and run accident. The driver has been charged with vehicular homicide, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and hit and run.

Damages In A Hit And Run Accident

In the above case, the hit and run driver was identified and arrested; however, this is not the case in every hit and run accident.

In some cases, the driver is never identified. When a driver is identified, the accident victim can file a claim against the driver’s insurance company just like any other type of traffic accident. The victim is entitled to be compensated for his or her damages. In the above case, the family of the deceased man may file a wrongful death lawsuit but what happens when the driver is never identified. Can an accident victim still receive damages?

If you are injured in a hit and run accident, you may be able to receive compensation for your damages from your own automobile insurance company. The compensation you are entitled to receive may depend on the coverage you purchased. The first step is consulted with one of our Baton Rouge hit and run accident attorneys. Our attorney will review your automobile insurance policy to determine your available coverage and explain your legal options to recover damages for your injuries, losses, and

damages.

Be warned — dealing with your own insurance company can be as difficult as dealing with the insurance company for the other driver. All insurance companies are in business to make a profit; therefore, the company will take steps to limit its liability. Before you provide any statements or sign any releases, you may want to consult with one of our accident attorneys. Our attorneys have your best interest as their top priority. In some cases, your best interest may directly conflict with your insurance company’s desire to protect its profit margin.

Contact A Baton Rouge Accident Attorney For More Information

Murphy Law Firm, LLC has the experience you need to protect your legal rights after a hit and run accident. A hit and run accident can leave you facing thousands of dollars in medical bills. You may also be struggling to pay your personal bills because you have been unable to return to work after being injured. For that reason, we accept most personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis — you do not pay our attorney fees until we recover compensation on your behalf.

Contact Murphy Law Firm, LLC by calling 225-928-8800 or by using our online contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced Baton Rouge personal injury attorneys.