A hit-and-run accident is one of the most distressing experiences a person can endure. The pain, shock, and financial burden that follow can leave victims feeling helpless. But you don’t have to face this battle alone. At Herrman & Herrman Personal Injury Lawyers, we fight aggressively to ensure hit-and-run victims receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
What Constitutes a Hit-and-Run Accident?
A hit-and-run occurs when a driver causes an accident and then leaves the scene without providing their contact details, assisting the injured, or reporting the incident. This crime can involve:
- A vehicle striking a pedestrian or cyclist
- A driver crashing into another car and fleeing
- A vehicle damaging private property and not taking responsibility
Depending on the severity of the accident, a hit-and-run can result in either misdemeanor or felony charges. Regardless of classification, these offenders must be held accountable—and that’s where our expertise comes in.
Penalties for Hit-and-Run Offenders
The law imposes severe consequences on hit-and-run drivers. These penalties include:
- Misdemeanor Charges (for property damage without injury): Fines up to $5,000 and up to a year in jail
- Felony Charges (for accidents involving injury or death): Fines between $5,000 to $20,000 and up to 15 years in prison
- Administrative Penalties: Immediate suspension or revocation of the offender’s driver’s license
- Civil Penalties: Victims can sue for damages, including lost wages, medical bills, and emotional distress. Some states even enforce treble damages, tripling the amount owed to the victim.
Additionally, many insurance companies cancel policies for convicted hit-and-run drivers, leaving them with no coverage.
How Herrman & Herrman Can Help You
If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident, you need a dedicated legal team that will fight for you. Here’s why Herrman & Herrman is the best choice:
✅ Aggressive Pursuit of Justice: We work tirelessly to identify and hold hit-and-run offenders accountable, using every legal resource available.
✅ Maximized Compensation: We negotiate relentlessly to ensure you receive full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and emotional suffering.
✅ Proven Track Record: With decades of experience handling personal injury cases, we have successfully recovered millions for our clients.
✅ No Fees Unless We Win: You don’t pay a dime unless we win your case. We believe in justice, not financial barriers.
Take Action Today
Don’t let a hit-and-run accident upend your life without seeking the justice you deserve. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to collect crucial evidence and secure compensation. Let Herrman & Herrman fight for you while you focus on recovery.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
