Justice for Hit and Run Victims
Tracking down hit-and-run drivers and recovering compensation for victims. Serving Jacksonville, Duval County, and all of Florida.
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Why Choose HOV Law
Finding Justice After
Hit-and-Run Accidents
Driver Identification
We work with law enforcement, traffic cameras, and witnesses to identify hit-and-run drivers in Jacksonville. In many cases, we can track down the driver who fled.
UM/UIM Claims
If the driver can't be found, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may provide compensation. We know how to maximize these claims.
Aggressive Investigation
We canvas for surveillance footage, vehicle debris, paint transfers, and eyewitnesses to build a case — whether or not the hit-and-run driver is identified.
They Ran,
We Don't
A hit-and-run accident adds insult to injury — the person who hurt you fled the scene, leaving you injured and wondering if you'll ever see justice. At HOV Law, we track down hit-and-run drivers and pursue every available source of compensation.
Your Path to Recovery
We handle the legal complexities so you can focus on healing.
Immediate Investigation
After a hit-and-run in Jacksonville, we begin investigating immediately — searching for surveillance cameras, witnesses, and physical evidence before it disappears.
Driver Identification
We work with law enforcement and use our own investigative resources to identify the hit-and-run driver through vehicle descriptions, license plates, paint transfer analysis, and area business cameras.
Insurance Navigation
Whether the driver is found or not, we identify every available source of compensation — the at-fault driver's insurance, your UM/UIM coverage, and any applicable third-party claims.
Full Recovery
We fight to recover full compensation for your injuries, regardless of whether the at-fault driver is identified. Your own insurance coverage can provide significant benefits.
Jacksonville Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney — We Track Them Down
Being the victim of a hit-and-run accident is frightening and disorienting. The driver who caused your injuries has fled the scene, potentially leaving you without an obvious source of compensation. But you are not without options.
At HOV Law, our Jacksonville hit-and-run attorneys have extensive experience tracking down fleeing drivers and, when the driver can't be found, maximizing recovery through your own insurance coverage and other available sources.
Free consultation. No fees unless we recover for you.
Your Options After a Hit-and-Run
- Even after a hit-and-run, multiple sources of compensation may be available:
- Driver Identified — If we can identify the hit-and-run driver (through cameras, witnesses, or investigation), we pursue their insurance policy and personal assets. Hit-and-run is a crime, so criminal penalties may also apply.
- Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) — Your own auto insurance policy likely includes UM coverage, which pays for injuries caused by uninsured or unidentified drivers. We maximize these claims.
- Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM) — If the hit-and-run driver is found but has insufficient insurance, your UIM coverage fills the gap.
- MedPay / PIP — Your own medical payments coverage or personal injury protection can cover medical bills regardless of fault.
- Third-Party Claims — In some cases, additional parties may share liability — property owners with poor lighting, employers of the hit-and-run driver, or vehicle manufacturers.
Hit-and-Run Laws in Florida
Hit-and-run is a serious crime in Florida. Drivers who leave the scene of an accident face criminal penalties. However, criminal prosecution doesn't automatically provide compensation to victims — that requires a separate civil claim.
Florida law requires all drivers to stop, exchange information, and render aid after an accident. When a driver violates these laws, it strengthens your civil claim and may support punitive damages.
The statute of limitations for hit-and-run accident claims in Florida is 2 years for negligence (FL Statute § 95.11). However, your UM/UIM insurance policy may have separate, shorter deadlines for reporting claims. Contact HOV Law immediately.
Florida Laws That Affect Your Case
Statute of Limitations
In Florida, you have a limited time to file your claim: 2 years for negligence (FL Statute § 95.11). Missing this deadline typically means you lose your right to compensation permanently.
“Time is your most valuable asset after an injury. Contact a Jacksonville attorney immediately to ensure your claim is preserved.”
Modified Comparative Negligence
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, you are barred from recovering any damages. Otherwise, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Florida Insurance System
Florida operates under a No-Fault (PIP required) system. $10,000 PIP coverage required.
Key Florida Legal Facts
Local Knowledge: Jacksonville
High-Risk Roads & Highways
- I-95
- US-1
- Beach Boulevard
- Blanding Boulevard
Local Courts
- Duval County Courthouse
- Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Areas We Serve Near Jacksonville
- Orange Park
- Atlantic Beach
- Neptune Beach
- St. Augustine
Jacksonville Landmarks
- Downtown Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Beach
- St. Johns Town Center
What Compensation May Cover
Under Florida law, you may be entitled to recover damages for the full impact of your injuries.
Economic Damages
- • Medical bills (past & future)
- • Lost wages & earning capacity
- • Property damage
- • Rehabilitation costs
Non-Economic Damages
- • Pain and suffering
- • Mental anguish
- • Loss of consortium
- • Physical impairment
Other Personal Injury Services in Jacksonville
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Jacksonville Hit & Run FAQs
Victim of a
Hit-and-Run?
Don't assume you have no options. Contact HOV Law today — we find hit-and-run drivers and maximize recovery even when they can't be identified.