Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
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A hit-and-run accident can leave you hurt, angry, and unsure what to do next. One moment, you are dealing with a crash. Next, the other driver is gone, and you are left with injuries, vehicle damage, medical bills, and a lot of unanswered questions.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we help people in Eau Claire and throughout Wisconsin after serious car accidents, including hit-and-run crashes. If the driver who hit you fled the scene, you may still have options for recovery. We are here to help you understand them and carry the burden so you can focus on healing.
A hit-and-run accident happens when a driver is involved in a crash and leaves without stopping to give information or help an injured person. Wisconsin law requires drivers involved in certain accidents to stop, provide identifying information, and fulfill other duties at the scene.
Hit-and-run accidents can involve:
No matter how it happens, the result is often the same: the injured person is left trying to recover without the information they need.
The steps you take after a hit-and-run crash can make a big difference.
Your health comes first. Get medical help right away, even if your injuries do not seem serious at first. Some injuries take time to fully show up.
Try to remember anything you can about the other vehicle, including:
Even small details can help law enforcement and your attorney.
If you can, take pictures of the scene, your vehicle, debris, skid marks, and visible injuries. If anyone saw what happened, get their name and contact information.
Nearby security cameras or dash cameras may also matter, but that footage can disappear quickly.
You should report the crash to your insurer, but be careful with recorded statements or quick assumptions about what happened. A hit-and-run claim can become more complicated than people expect.
Even if the driver is never found, you may still have a way to pursue compensation.
Wisconsin requires uninsured motorist coverage in auto policies, with minimum limits of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. That coverage can be important in hit-and-run cases because the at-fault driver is often unknown or cannot be located.
If the driver is later identified, a claim may also be made against that driver’s liability insurance.
That means a hit-and-run case is not always over just because the other driver left the scene.
A hit-and-run accident claim may include compensation for:
The value of a claim depends on the facts, including the seriousness of the injuries and how they affect your daily life.
Hit-and-run claims often require faster action than people expect. Witness memories fade. Camera footage can be erased. Vehicle debris can disappear. Insurance companies may also question how the crash happened or whether a claimed injury is related to the accident.
That is why it is important to start gathering evidence as early as possible.
A lawyer can help by:
These cases are stressful because there are so many unknowns. Having someone on your side can help bring clarity and direction.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we take a straightforward approach. We investigate the facts, explain your options clearly, and deal with the insurance companies so you do not have to carry that stress alone.
We prepare every case as if it is going to trial because insurance companies know which firms are ready to fight. We do not get paid unless you do.
A hit-and-run accident can leave you with injuries, expenses, and a lot of uncertainty. You should not have to deal with that alone.
If you were hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Eau Claire or the surrounding area, Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm is here to help. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Insurance companies profit when you lose. Every claim they deny, every settlement they lowball, every injured person they convince to accept less—that’s money in their pocket. And they’re very good at what they do.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we’ve made it our mission to take on the insurance companies that put profits over people. We know every underhanded tactic they’ll use to cheat you out of fair compensation, and we’re prepared to fight fire with fire. When insurance adjusters see us coming, they know they’re in for a real battle. You didn’t ask to be injured.
You didn’t ask to fight a billion-dollar corporation. But now that you’re here, you deserve lawyers who will go to war for you. We don’t settle for less than full compensation, we don’t back down from tough fights, and we don’t let insurance companies bully our clients. PERIOD.
Life following a serious injury can bring intense emotions and pain. Accident victims often hope to get their lives back on track, only to be held back by the demands involved with personal injury claims. This is especially the case for individuals who become hospitalized. Wherever you are in the process, we’d be glad to help.
Our injury lawyers in Wisconsin step up to represent you. At Pemberton, we provide this advocacy at every step in the injury claims process so you can be on your way to feeling like yourself again.
Contact our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will create a plan together to help you protect your rights and get you back to your life.
$40M+ Won For Our Clients
Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
In this car accident case, the client suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision when the at-fault driver crossed the center line. Her injuries included multiple broken bones in the chest, ribs, wrist, and ankle, internal injuries requiring intestinal surgery, and a damaged artery in the spine. With medical expenses exceeding $4,000, we secured the at-fault driver’s full insurance coverage and pursued an additional $1,000,000 from the client’s own insurance policy. We also negotiated a reduction of more than $468,000 in outstanding medical costs to ensure the client received maximum financial recovery for her life-altering injuries and permanent impact on her ability to work.
The client’s loved one suffered a fatal injury in an auto collision that resulted in over $382,000 in medical bills. Acting as the family’s second attorney, we navigated difficult policy-limit issues and secured a $1,000,000 settlement. While the case had greater overall value and the family would have liked a higher recovery, they chose to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and move forward.
“If you ever need an attorney, he would be the first one I recommend”
“Focus on healing and we will take care of everything on the legal side”
“If you ever need an attorney, he would be the first one I recommend”