Macon Hit & Run Lawyers
Being involved in a hit-and-run accident is especially traumatic — you're left injured and without an immediately identifiable party to hold responsible. However, Georgia law and the provisions of your own auto insurance policy may offer multiple paths to compensation, even when the at-fault driver is never identified or caught.
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. investigates hit-and-run accidents aggressively, working with law enforcement, traffic cameras, witnesses, and accident reconstruction experts to identify responsible parties where possible — and pursuing your uninsured motorist coverage when the driver cannot be found.
Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage and Georgia Law
- Georgia requires insurers to offer Uninsured Motorist coverage as part of every auto policy
- UM coverage applies when the at-fault driver has no insurance OR when the driver is unknown (hit and run)
- Physical contact with the fleeing vehicle is often required to trigger UM coverage in a hit-and-run
- Your UM coverage limits determine the maximum recovery available through your own policy
Georgia law mandates that automobile liability insurers offer uninsured motorist coverage. This coverage protects you when you are injured by a driver who is uninsured or unidentified, as in a hit-and-run scenario. Our attorneys ensure you receive the full benefit you have paid for under your own policy.