Q: Car accident hit and run
Rear-ended by and the driver hit and ran. Car was stolen and driver not found.
A: Your post appears to originate from NY, NY, but is directed to the California forum. Assuming that this collision occurred in CA, if you carried UM insurance, you can make a claim to it to cover your injuries and damage from the hit and run, including, medical expenses, pain and suffering and loss of income.
A:
contact a local PI lawyer where the accident took place...........asap.
they can help you collect money by presenting a Uninsured Motorist claim against your auto policy.
this should be very easy...........don't try to do it yourself if you were injured.
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