Hit by a Hit-and-Run Driver in West Virginia: What Are Your Options?

When negligence upends your life in West Virginia, knowing how the law works puts you in control.

First Steps After a Hit-and-Run

Call police immediately and report everything you remember — vehicle description, partial plate, direction of travel. Look for witnesses and nearby surveillance cameras. A prompt police report is critical.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

A hit-and-run driver is treated like an uninsured driver, so your own UM coverage often becomes the source of compensation for your injuries. This is exactly the situation UM coverage exists to handle.

Investigation Can Find the Driver

Surveillance footage, traffic cameras, and debris analysis sometimes identify a fleeing driver. An attorney can pursue these leads and handle the UM claim against your own insurer at the same time.