Justice for Hit and Run Victims
Tracking down hit-and-run drivers and recovering compensation for victims. Serving Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and all of Michigan.
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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 Ann Arbor. 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 Ann Arbor, 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.
Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Michigan
Hit-and-run is a serious crime in Michigan. 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.
Michigan 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 Michigan is 3 years for personal injury (MCL § 600.5805). However, your UM/UIM insurance policy may have separate, shorter deadlines for reporting claims. Contact HOV Law immediately.
Michigan Laws That Affect Your Case
Statute of Limitations
In Michigan, you have a limited time to file your claim: 3 years for personal injury (MCL § 600.5805). Missing this deadline typically means you lose your right to compensation permanently.
“Time is your most valuable asset after an injury. Contact a Ann Arbor attorney immediately to ensure your claim is preserved.”
Modified Comparative Negligence
Michigan follows a modified comparative fault system. You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Michigan Insurance System
Michigan operates under a No-Fault (PIP required) system. Drivers choose PIP coverage levels; unlimited PIP was historically required but reformed in 2019.
Key Michigan Legal Facts
Local Knowledge: Ann Arbor
High-Risk Roads & Highways
- I-94
- US-23
- Washtenaw Avenue
- Stadium Boulevard
Local Courts
- Washtenaw County Trial Court
- Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court
Areas We Serve Near Ann Arbor
- Ypsilanti
- Saline
- Dexter
- Chelsea
Ann Arbor Landmarks
- University of Michigan
- Downtown Ann Arbor
- Briarwood Mall
What Compensation May Cover
Under Michigan 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 Ann Arbor
Also serving Ann Arbor for Criminal Defense:
Ann Arbor 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.