I was involved in a hit-and-run accident, can I still get compensation?
Kentucky follows the no-fault car insurance system. This means that each driver involved in a collision turns to their insurance company to cover payments for out-of-pocket bills, medical expenses, dental and/or chiropractic costs and lost wages from being off work due to injuries. No-fault insurance does not pay for pain and suffering.
Because Kentucky does follow the no-fault car insurance system, it means that all drivers must have personal injury protection (PIP) coverage on all trucks and cars. Motorcycles are exempt. The basic coverage per person per accident is $10,000.
Kentucky’s no-fault system has an exception that allows an injured driver to sue an at-fault driver. To obtain compensation from the at-fault driver the plaintiff needs to meet the following requirements:
- Medical bills and injuries must be $1,000 or higher
- Injuries sustained resulted in bone fracture, permanent injury, permanent disfigurement or death
If you were involved in a hit-and-run accident, due to the complex nature of such an accident and complicated insurance coverage procedures, it would be helpful to contact an experienced hit-and-run car accident attorney at Hessig & Pohl.
Other Car Accident FAQs:
- Am I eligible for property damages as a result of my car accident. What damages can I recover?
- Can I get compensation if the accident was partly my fault?
- Do I have to call the police if I’m involved in a car accident?
- How long do I have to file a claim after a car accident?
- How long do I have to file my claim?
- I was in a car crash recently, and the other driver’s insurance adjuster contacted me wanting to talk about the accident. Should I speak to him?
- I was involved in a car accident, what should I do first?
- I was involved in a hit-and-run accident, can I still get compensation?
- I’m facing a lot of bills and other expenses as a result of being in a car accident. What damages can I receive when my case is resolved?
- Is my car accident claim going to be settled, or is it going to court?
- My car accident was relatively minor, and I don’t think my injuries are all that bad, but my wife says I need to see a doctor anyway. Do I need to see a doctor after a car accident?
- Recently, I was in a crash with two other vehicles. How am I supposed to handle the insurance adjusters?
- Should I accept an insurance settlement right away?
- The accident I was injured in happened at the end of 2017. Is it too late to file a claim now?
- The police took down all my information at the crash scene. Do I have to get that report from them?
- What can I expect from my insurance company?
- What kind of coverage does my insurance company offer?
- Why can’t I handle my own car accident claim?
- Why do I need an attorney after my car accident?
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