Charlotte Hit And Run Accident Law Firm Helping Victims Seek Compensation

Last updated on January 29, 2025

Getting hurt in a North Carolina motor vehicle crash is difficult enough, but what about when the collision you were involved in was a Charlotte hit-and-run accident, and you have no idea who the driver responsible is or how to find them? Now, not only do you have to recover from your injuries, but there is also the added stress of wondering how you will pay for medical expenses, any property damage, and other costs and losses.

At Maurer Law, I am here to help. I am Mike Maurer, a Charlotte hit-and-run accident attorney. I represent motor vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians in filing their injury claims even if the driver responsible is never found.

North Carolina Hit-And-Run Claims Can Be Uninsured Motorist Claims

Drivers are supposed to stop anytime they are involved in a traffic crash to make sure the other party is okay, help anyone who is hurt, and exchange key information, including names, addresses, driver’s license and license plate numbers, and, especially, insurance information. Failure to stop at the collision scene is considered a hit-and-run accident, and the fleeing motorist may be subject to criminal charges if caught.

Fortunately, all drivers are required by state law to carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage as part of their auto insurance policy. This means that even if a hit-and-run driver caused your Charlotte car wreck, you should be able to turn to your own insurer for financial relief.

However, it is important to note that it is at this time when your own car insurance company stops protecting your best interests and starts taking care of its own. Insurers are known for trying to pay as little as they can, even if it’s to its own policyholders. This is why it is so important that you work with an experienced North Carolina motor vehicle accident law firm that knows how to handle UM claims involving hit-and-run drivers.

Former Insurance Defense Attorney Now Zealously Representing Hit-And-Run Victims

Before I became a Charlotte hit-and-run injury lawyer and fought for the injured, I was an insurance defense attorney representing the other side. I know what insurance companies and their lawyers do to try to minimize, obfuscate or deny a valid uninsured motorist claim, and I can stop that from happening. If necessary, I will file a bad faith claim against your insurer. Don’t worry, filing an UM claim should not raise your insurance policy rates because you were not at fault.

I know how to help the injured collect benefits from multiple auto insurance policies if there are family members who live with the victim. This is known as “stacking” coverage and is especially beneficial if your UM policy limits for bodily injury and property damage are low. This is yet another reason why you want to work with a Charlotte hit-and-run accident lawyer who is not afraid to stand up to insurers and knows how North Carolina’s complex insurance laws work.

I am also a former police officer and detective. Over the years, I have identified errors and omissions that have taken place at crash site investigations and on police reports, and I have gotten them corrected, often obtaining favorable outcomes for my clients. This is especially important in a hit-and-run crash because in North Carolina UM policies require proof that the offending driver’s vehicle made actual physical contact before coverage can kick in.

Personalized And Zealous Legal Representation And Advocacy

At Maurer Law, you will find a Charlotte hit-and-run lawyer who personally works on every case. This is why I only represent a limited number of clients at a time, and I only work with the people who need my help the most. For your free, no-obligation case consultation, contact me online or call 704-899-2133.