Any injury is painful, and it takes money, time and effort to recover. However, when one is injured in a hit and run accident, the trauma is even worse. An experienced Baton Rouge, Louisiana hit and run accident attorney will tell you that the process of obtaining adequate financial compensation for the treatment of the injury, pain and suffering, any lost income, as well as all other losses caused by the injury can be grueling and difficult. If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit and run accident, then you need to retain an experienced Baton Rouge, Louisiana hit and run accident lawyer as soon as possible to obtain fair compensation.

A Criminal Offense

Hit and run accidents are a criminal offense everywhere in America and the penalties imposed are severe. However, many drivers who are drunk, underinsured or uninsured or driving without a license do not stop after an accident to avoid facing the consequences of their actions. Often the police are unable to locate the hit and run driver or the vehicle. Even when you have no one in particular to accuse it is best to register a police complaint after a hit and run accident. This will maximize the chances of the driver being brought to justice, and it will help your Baton Rouge, Louisiana hit and run accident lawyer obtain the proper compensation from the insurance company for all of your losses.

Hit and Run Data

• The numbers show that 5,000 pedestrians are injured in hit and run accidents in the United states each year
• Children, especially on their way home from school comprise a large part of this figure
• Hit and run accidents are increasing each year (perhaps because police budgets are being cut)

Contact an experienced Baton Rouge, Louisiana hit and run accident lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that you are adequately compensated for the injuries you have sustained. Do not give up, as many of these hit and run drivers are caught shortly after the accident. Someone could have copied down a license plate or may have seen the car drive off. There are also many public cameras now that record an entire accident, and one of them could have captured the offending vehicle's license plate. An experienced B aton Rouge, Louisiana hit and run accident lawyer will investigate all possible avenues of finding the driver and recovering your losses .

Your Uninsured Motorist Coverage

If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit and run accident, and the other driver is not found, then you need to file a claim against your own uninsured motorist insurance policy if you have one. However, even though your insurance company is supposed to look after your interests, its primary concern is its bottom line. The insurance adjuster even of your own insurance company will try to minimize payment far below your claim's actual settlement value. Before you sign anything your insurance company asks you to or even before you talk to them, make sure you consult a Baton Rouge, Louisiana hit and run accident lawyer.

Before he began representing injured accident victims, Price McNamara worked for years as an insurance company attorney before going on to become a prosecutor and injured accident victim's advocate. This makes him an ideal attorney to have on your side when filing for compensation for a hit and run accident. Price McNamara knows the tactics used by insurance companies to deny or reduce compensation intended for accident victims.

A Prudent and Loyal Attorney for YOU

Experienced and hardworking attorney Price McNamara handles personal injury cases statewide, including the cities of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Kenner, Lafayette and Mandeville, and the parishes of Lafourche, Terrebonne, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany, St. Charles, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, and St. John. If you think that you have a basis for a personal injury claim, or have been hurt or injured due to someone's negligence or fault, call Louisiana personal injury attorney Price McNamara at his Baton Rouge office(225-201-8311) or his Metairie office (504-458-8455) to have your questions answered or to schedule a free consultation. His extensive trial experience of over 20 years, proven track record and limited caseload philosophy ensure that you will obtain excellent personal attention and a patient hearing on a consistent basis.