Rockville Hit & Run Accident Lawyers
Being hit by another driver is bad enough. But when that driver speeds away and disappears into the night, the frustration and fear can feel even worse. You’re left hurt, shaken, maybe with a totaled car, and wondering, How will I ever get justice if they’re never caught?
Our Rockville hit & run accident lawyers help people in Montgomery County get answers and compensation after hit-and-run accidents. Whether the driver is found or not, you have rights — and we’re here to make sure you use them.
Maryland Injury Lawyers – When a Rockville Driver Runs, We Run After Them
Hit & Runs in Rockville: More Common Than You’d Think
Rockville’s busy mix of suburban neighborhoods, major roads, and tight parking lots creates plenty of places where drivers hit cars or people and flee. Some hit-and-runs happen at night on I-270 or Rockville Pike when traffic is light. Others happen in grocery store lots or side streets, where drivers think no one saw what they did.
Under Maryland law, it’s a crime to leave the scene of an accident involving injury or property damage. But too many drivers panic about DUI charges, suspended licenses, or insurance hikes, so they run, leaving you to deal with the damage.
Can You Still Get Compensation If the Driver Isn’t Found?
The answer is yes, but it takes experience to do it right. Many people think that if the other driver vanishes, they’re out of luck. But Maryland law gives you powerful tools to recover money for your injuries and losses.
Your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage covers hit-and-run accidents. By law, every Maryland auto insurance policy must include UM coverage to protect you when the at-fault driver is uninsured or unidentified. That means your insurer steps in and pays like they were the other driver’s company.
Sound simple? It rarely is. Insurance companies are happy to take your premiums, but they often fight hard when it’s time to pay a UM claim, sometimes harder than they fight claims against other drivers.
That’s where we come in. We know how to hold your insurance company’s feet to the fire and make them honor the coverage you paid for.
What You Should Do After a Hit & Run in Rockville
If you’re struck by a hit-and-run driver, you may feel stunned and powerless, but the steps you take next can protect your health and your claim:
After a hit-and-run:
- Call the police immediately. A police report makes a huge difference for your claim.
- Get medical help. Even if you feel okay, some injuries take hours or days to show up.
- Look for witnesses. Did anyone nearby see the car or get a plate number? Get their contact info.
- Write down every detail you remember — the color, make, direction the car went, or anything unusual.
- Call an experienced lawyer. The sooner we start investigating, the better chance we have of finding the driver or proving your UM claim.
How We Handle Rockville Hit & Run Cases
Every hit-and-run case starts with two tracks: find the driver if possible, and build a strong uninsured motorist claim in case they aren’t caught.
We immediately get to work gathering any surveillance footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras, interviewing witnesses and canvassing the area for clues, working with Rockville police and local investigators, and reviewing your insurance policy in detail to make sure you get every dollar you’re owed.
If the driver is found, we’ll pursue a claim against them and their insurance. If they aren’t, we hold your UM insurer accountable, and we won’t let them treat you like the enemy.
Damages You Can Recover After a Hit & Run
A hit-and-run can leave you with medical bills, lost time at work, and expensive car repairs you shouldn’t have to shoulder alone. Maryland law lets you recover the same damages as any other auto accident, including:
- Medical expenses for ER visits, surgery, rehab, and follow-up care
- Lost income while you’re healing
- Reduced earning capacity if your injuries limit your future work
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage to your car and any personal items destroyed in the crash
If the driver is caught and their behavior was extreme — for example, drunk driving — we may also pursue punitive damages.
Why Local Experience Matters
Rockville has its share of hidden parking lots, busy intersections, and neighborhood streets where hit-and-run drivers can disappear in seconds. We know the local roads and the police departments that investigate these crimes, and we know how to gather the evidence fast, before it’s gone.
When you hire Maryland Injury Lawyers, you get more than a law firm. You get a local team that cares about your recovery and your right to fair treatment.
Don’t Wait — There Are Strict Deadlines
Maryland’s statute of limitations gives you three years to file an injury claim, but your insurance policy may have even shorter deadlines for notifying them about a hit-and-run. Some policies require prompt notice, or they’ll deny coverage.
The sooner you call us, the sooner we can protect your rights and make sure every step is handled correctly.
No Fee Unless We Win
Worried about how to pay a lawyer when you’re already dealing with medical bills? Don’t be. We handle hit-and-run cases on a contingency fee basis, where you pay nothing up front and nothing at all unless we win money for you.
Talk to a Rockville Hit & Run Lawyer Today
You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s cowardly choice to run. And you shouldn’t have to fight your own insurance company alone.
Call Maryland Injury Lawyers today for a free, confidential consultation with an experienced Rockville hit-and-run accident lawyer. We’ll answer your questions, explain your options, and build a plan to get you every dollar you deserve.
When drivers run, we don’t stop until you get answers.
