Hit & Run Accident Lawyer in Dallas
Pursuing Compensation When the At-Fault Driver Fled
When a driver causes a crash and leaves the scene, victims face a compounded challenge: recovering from serious injuries while trying to identify someone who didn’t stay. At Marchand Law, we represent Dallas hit-and-run accident victims and their families. Our firm is led by a husband-and-wife attorney team with 60 combined years of experience, including backgrounds in registered nursing and engineering that directly inform how we investigate these cases. Each client’s case is personally handled by our attorneys, not passed to associates.
If you or a family member were hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Dallas, don’t wait to get legal guidance. Call us at (903) 345-1807 or use our contact form to schedule a confidential consultation, including evenings and weekends.
How Hit-and-Run Victims Can Still Recover Compensation
A driver fleeing the scene doesn’t eliminate your right to compensation. Texas law requires insurers to offer uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage to every policyholder unless it’s rejected in writing. Under UM coverage, an unidentified hit-and-run driver is generally treated as an uninsured motorist, meaning you may be able to file a claim against your own policy for your injuries and losses if the fleeing vehicle made physical contact with you or your vehicle. If your insurer improperly delays or denies a valid claim, the Texas Insurance Code’s Prompt Payment of Claims Act also allows recovery of attorney’s fees and interest on top of the amount you’re owed.
Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage is another available resource. PIP pays a portion of medical expenses and lost wages regardless of fault, making it useful in the immediate aftermath of a crash. If the at-fault driver is later identified, a direct claim against that driver or their insurer becomes available. In some cases, third parties such as an employer or the vehicle’s owner may also share liability.
Damages Available in a Hit-and-Run Injury Claim
Compensation in a hit-and-run injury claim can include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and property damage. When a hit-and-run crash results in a fatality, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim covering funeral expenses and loss of companionship. We work to identify every applicable source of recovery and build the strongest possible case for each client we represent.
What Texas Law Required the Driver to Do
Texas Transportation Code Chapter 550 sets clear duties for any driver involved in a collision. Under Section 550.021, a driver whose crash causes or is likely to cause injury or death must immediately stop at or return to the scene, determine whether anyone needs assistance, and remain until required information is exchanged. Section 550.023 requires that driver to provide their name, address, vehicle registration number, and insurer’s name to injured parties or other involved drivers, show a driver’s license upon request, and provide reasonable assistance to anyone hurt.
Section 550.026 adds a reporting obligation: when a crash results in injury, death, or damage severe enough that a vehicle can’t be safely driven, the driver must immediately report it to the local police department or sheriff’s office. Even a driver who hits an unattended parked vehicle must leave a note with contact information. Each duty a fleeing driver skips becomes part of the factual record we use to establish fault and liability.
Engineering & Nursing Insight Applied to Hit-and-Run Cases
The central challenge in a hit-and-run claim is often proving what happened when the responsible driver isn’t available to be interviewed. Our engineering background gives us direct insight into accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics, helping us analyze physical evidence, skid marks, point-of-impact data, and crash geometry to establish how the collision occurred and who was responsible. That technical foundation matters when the case turns on physical evidence rather than a cooperating defendant.
Our nursing background shapes how we document and present your injuries. We understand the medical records, treatment timelines, and long-term prognoses that determine the value of an injury claim. Combined with our extensive trial experience in high-stakes personal injury cases, we bring a strategic approach to every stage of a hit-and-run claim, from the initial insurance negotiation through trial if necessary.
Talk to a Dallas Hit-and-Run Attorney Today
Many personal injury cases we handle are on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We offer confidential consultations, including evenings and weekends, for Dallas residents dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run crash.
Call Marchand Law at (903) 345-1807 or reach us through our contact form. The sooner we can review your case, the sooner we can begin building the evidence record your claim requires.