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At Caputo & Van Der Walde, we understand the devastating impact hit and run accidents have on victims and their families. With decades of experience, our is committed to guiding you through this difficult time with the care and attention you deserve. Contact us to speak with a San Jose hit and run accident lawyer today.
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident in San Jose will always be a frustration and can bring about significant legal complications when trying to pinpoint liability. Matters will be all the more complex during a hit-and-run accident, in which the liable party leaves the scene before ample identification and insurance information can be exchanged with other motorists.
In order to hold the hit-and-run driver accountable, or seek compensation through alternative methods, the assistance of our lawyers from Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys may be necessary.
Learn about your legal options after a hit-and-run during a free consultation with our team.
California makes it strictly illegal to flee the scene of a car accident without first exchanging necessary information. The penalties are harsh, including jail time and fines paid to the state. This assumes that the hit-and-run driver can be caught and identified, though. When you are in a hit-and-run accident, you should call the police immediately to get them on the trail of the criminal driver.
Try to tell the police this information, if you know it:
With some luck, the police will be able to track down and arrest the hit-and-run driver. In such a situation, you can file your car accident claim as you would as if the driver had never committed the crime. If they fled because they are uninsured – roughly 10% of all motorists do not have proper insurance – you might want to consider filing a claim directly against them.
Do not assume they will not be able to afford to repay you. Talk to our San Jose hit and run accident attorneys first by calling and we can help you make that decision.
As members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, we have proven our ability to negotiate and litigate on behalf of our clients successfully. Retain us to put our tactical strategies to work for you. These skills are what make our legal team such a formidable opponent in any courtroom or negotiation setting.