Hit & Run Accident Lawyer in Allentown

Unidentified Driver? Get Guidance From a Firm Representing Injury Clients Since 1982

A fleeing driver can leave you without a name, insurance information, or an obvious source of compensation. We handle motor vehicle injury claims involving unidentified drivers and examine the evidence, insurance policies, and legal options that may apply after an Allentown hit and run.

Knafo Law Offices focuses on personal injury litigation and has guided thousands of clients through injury claims. We represent injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and surviving family members facing the distinct evidence and insurance issues these cases present.

Call (610) 756-1098 for a free consultation about your hit-and-run injury and the next steps available to you.

What to Do After an Allentown Hit-and-Run Accident

Obtain medical care and report the collision to the police as soon as circumstances allow. Some injuries aren’t immediately apparent, and medical records can document the connection between the crash, your symptoms, and your treatment.

Write down everything you remember about the fleeing vehicle, especially its appearance, damage, direction of travel, and license plate. Photograph damaged property before repairing or disposing of it, and discuss evidence preservation with counsel.

Evidence that may become important includes:

• Scene documentation: Photographs of vehicle damage, debris, road conditions, skid marks, and visible injuries.
• Independent accounts: Witness names, contact information, and statements describing the vehicle or collision.
• Electronic evidence: Dashcam recordings and surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses.
• Official records: The police crash report and information provided to investigators.
• Medical documentation: Emergency records, diagnostic testing, treatment notes, prescriptions, and rehabilitation records.

Video can be overwritten, and witnesses’ memories can fade. Prompt evidence collection matters even while law enforcement is trying to identify the driver.

Compensation When the Fleeing Driver Isn’t Found

Recovery may still be possible through uninsured motorist coverage. An uninsured motorist claim, often called a UM claim, seeks applicable benefits when the responsible driver lacks insurance or remains unidentified under the policy and Pennsylvania law.

Under Pennsylvania’s Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, insurers must offer uninsured motorist coverage, but policyholders may reject it through a valid written waiver. Whether coverage exists depends on the policy language, any rejection form, the people and vehicles covered, and the facts of the collision.

The review may extend beyond the policy covering the involved vehicle to potentially applicable household policies. Disputes can concern prompt reporting, notice to the insurer, physical contact, proof that an unidentified vehicle caused the crash, and compliance with other policy conditions.

Civil Claims & Criminal Investigations Serve Different Purposes

The police investigation and your civil personal injury claim are separate proceedings. Identifying or prosecuting the fleeing driver doesn’t automatically pay medical expenses, lost wages, or other losses. An insurance claim may require attention while the investigation remains open.

If the driver is later identified, we can evaluate the driver’s liability coverage and any other responsible parties supported by the evidence. The available legal options depend on the injuries, policy terms, proof of fault, applicable law, and relevant deadlines.

How We Handle Hit-and-Run Injury Claims

Our work begins with the details that shape the claim: how the crash occurred, what was reported, which policies may apply, and how the injuries have affected your life. We organize the supporting materials, communicate with insurers, and keep the civil claim distinct from the criminal investigation.

Our representation may involve:

• Reviewing police records, photographs, witness accounts, medical records, and available video evidence.
• Examining auto insurance policies and available uninsured motorist coverage.
• Documenting medical treatment, lost income, and other claimed losses.
• Responding to insurer questions and disputes about coverage or fault.
• Evaluating additional options if the fleeing driver is identified.

Because our practice focuses on personal injury litigation, our systems are built around managing injury claims. We use current technology to organize case information and communicate with clients throughout the legal process.

Injuries & Losses After a Hit and Run

A claim may account for emergency treatment, follow-up care, rehabilitation, medication, lost wages, reduced earning ability, property-related losses, pain, and emotional distress. The recoverable losses in a particular case depend on the injuries, supporting documentation, available coverage, and applicable law.

Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and people struck while outside a vehicle may sustain severe injuries because they have little protection from impact. Treatment records can document symptoms, diagnoses, care recommendations, and the injury’s effects over time.

Get a Clear Review of Your Claim Options

Since 1982, we have represented personal injury clients facing difficult questions about evidence, coverage, and compensation. Contact us for a free consultation if you were injured in an Allentown hit and run. We can review what happened, identify information worth preserving, and examine the potential sources of recovery.

You don’t need to wait for police to locate the driver before asking about your civil options.

Call (610) 756-1098 to discuss your hit-and-run injury with Knafo Law Offices.