MASSACHUSETTS HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT LAWYER
The driver fled. You still have rights.
When a driver causes a crash and flees, it feels like there is no one to hold responsible, but Massachusetts law gives hit and run victims a path to recover even when the driver is never found.
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A Massachusetts hit and run accident lawyer protects you.
A hit and run leaves a victim hurt, shaken, and convinced there is no way to recover, because the person responsible drove away. In Massachusetts, that is not how it works. Leaving the scene of a crash that causes injury is a crime under state law, and a fleeing driver’s conduct does not erase your right to compensation. The key is insurance. Massachusetts requires every driver to carry personal injury protection, which pays your initial medical bills and a share of lost wages regardless of who was at fault, and it requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage, which is designed to step in exactly when the at-fault driver cannot be identified or has no insurance. That uninsured motorist coverage, on your own policy or a household member’s, is often the primary path to recovery after a hit and run. At the same time, a fleeing driver can frequently be identified, through traffic and business cameras, witness accounts, debris and vehicle parts left at the scene, and the police investigation, and when they are, a claim against the driver’s own liability coverage opens up. Sorting out which coverage applies, meeting the notice requirements, and building the evidence quickly is exactly where these claims are won. Larson Law handles hit and run claims across Massachusetts. If a driver fled after hurting you, a Massachusetts hit and run accident lawyer can review your situation at no cost.
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Your own coverage can pay when a driver flees.
- We handle hit and run claims statewide, whether the driver is found or never identified
- We pursue your uninsured motorist coverage, the path built for exactly this situation
- We work to identify the fleeing driver through cameras, witnesses, and the police investigation
- We make sure your PIP and every applicable policy is claimed and not left on the table
- We deal with your own insurer directly, because even a UM claim can become adversarial
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Massachusetts pays victims even when a driver runs.
Leaving the scene is a crime
Under MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 24, a driver who knowingly leaves the scene of a crash that caused personal injury commits a crime in Massachusetts. That does two things for an injured victim. It means the police treat a hit and run as a criminal matter and investigate to identify the driver, and it means the fleeing driver’s own conduct, once they are found, is powerful evidence in the civil claim. A hit and run is never just bad luck the victim has to absorb; it is unlawful conduct the law takes seriously.
Uninsured motorist coverage when the driver is gone
The most important protection is uninsured motorist coverage. Massachusetts requires insurers to offer it under MGL Ch. 175 Sec. 113L, and it is designed to apply when the at-fault driver is unidentified, which is exactly the hit and run situation. That coverage, on your own auto policy or a resident household member’s, can pay for your injuries as though it were the fleeing driver’s liability insurance. On top of that, personal injury protection under MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 34M pays your initial medical bills and a portion of lost wages regardless of fault, so a recovery is available even when the driver is never found.
If the driver is identified, and the deadlines
When the investigation identifies the fleeing driver, a claim against that driver’s liability coverage becomes available alongside or instead of the uninsured motorist claim. These claims run on ordinary negligence and modified comparative fault under MGL Ch. 231 Sec. 85, and the general deadline to file is three years under MGL Ch. 260 Sec. 2A, though uninsured motorist claims carry their own notice requirements that come sooner. When a hit and run crash is fatal, the family may bring a wrongful death claim under MGL Ch. 229.
Hit and run drivers flee on every Massachusetts road.
Where hit and run crashes happen in Massachusetts
Hit and run crashes happen everywhere in the Commonwealth, on highways and city streets, in parking lots, and at intersections, and they injure not only other drivers but pedestrians and cyclists who are struck and left behind. The victim is often hurt and disoriented, with no plate number and no driver to point to. Wherever it happened, the claim turns on the same two things: identifying the driver where possible, and finding the insurance coverage that applies when the driver cannot be found.
Identifying the driver who fled
Fleeing drivers are identified more often than victims expect. Traffic cameras, business and doorbell cameras, and toll and transit footage may have captured the vehicle; witnesses may have noted a partial plate or a description; and debris, paint transfer, and broken parts left at the scene can tie a specific vehicle to the crash. The police report anchors the criminal investigation. Acting quickly to preserve this evidence, before footage is overwritten and the scene is cleared, is one of the most important things a hit and run lawyer does.
Where these cases proceed
A hit and run claim against an identified driver is filed in the county where the crash occurred, in the District Court or county Superior Court depending on its size, confirmed from mass.gov. An uninsured motorist claim proceeds against your own insurer and often through arbitration under the policy. Larson Law handles hit and run claims across all of Massachusetts, and the first review of your claim is always free.
A crash claim covers far more than the repair bill.
What a claim may support depends on the severity of your injuries, whether the driver is identified, and the coverage available to you. The losses reach far past the repair bill and the first hospital visit, into long-term treatment, lost income, and the lasting effect of a serious crash.
Medical Bills and Future Treatment Costs
Lost Wages and Earning Capacity
Pain, Suffering, and Permanent Injury
Wrongful Death of a Loved One
What to do after a hit and run crash.
Get care and document everything
Get medical care right away, even if you feel only shaken, and keep every record. Photograph the scene and any debris, and find witnesses, because in a hit and run the early evidence finds the driver.
Talk to a hit and run accident lawyer
Call us or send the form. A Massachusetts hit and run accident lawyer will review how the crash happened, explain your coverage, and map your next steps, completely free of any cost to you, right now.
We pursue every coverage from here
We work to identify the driver, pursue your own coverage if needed, deal with the insurer directly, and carry your claim through to the full and fair resolution you are owed, at every step of the way.
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Speak with a Massachusetts hit and run accident lawyer.
A hit and run claim depends on finding the driver where possible, on the uninsured motorist and PIP coverage that protects you when the driver is gone, and on notice deadlines that can come sooner than you think. Tell us how the crash happened and where you are in your recovery, and we will explain what coverage applies and what to do now to protect it. When a hit and run crash takes a life, the surviving family may bring a wrongful death claim under MGL Ch. 229. The first review is free, and there is no fee unless we win.
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Hit and run crash questions, answered.
The driver fled and was never found. Can I still recover?
Yes. This is exactly what uninsured motorist coverage is for. Massachusetts requires insurers to offer it under MGL Ch. 175 Sec. 113L, and it applies when the at-fault driver is unidentified, as in a hit and run. That coverage, on your own policy or a resident household member’s, can pay for your injuries as though it were the fleeing driver’s liability insurance. Personal injury protection under MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 34M also pays initial bills regardless of fault, so a recovery is available even with no driver found.
Does my own insurance cover a hit and run?
In most cases, yes. Two coverages apply. Personal injury protection under MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 34M pays your initial medical bills and a share of lost wages no matter who was at fault. Uninsured motorist coverage under MGL Ch. 175 Sec. 113L steps in for the injuries the fleeing driver would have owed, when they cannot be identified. We review your policy and any resident household member’s policy to find every coverage that applies to your hit and run.
Is leaving the scene of a crash a crime in Massachusetts?
Yes. Under MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 24, a driver who knowingly leaves the scene of a crash that caused personal injury commits a crime. That is why the police investigate a hit and run as a criminal matter, and why a fleeing driver’s conduct, once they are identified, becomes strong evidence in your civil claim. It also underscores that a hit and run is unlawful conduct, not something the victim simply has to absorb.
I was a pedestrian or cyclist hit by a fleeing driver. Am I covered?
Often, yes. Pedestrians and cyclists struck by a hit and run driver may still recover through uninsured motorist coverage on their own auto policy or a resident household member’s policy under MGL Ch. 175 Sec. 113L, even though they were not in a vehicle. Personal injury protection may also apply depending on the circumstances. We identify every policy in your household that could respond to the crash.
How do you identify a driver who fled the scene?
Through evidence that must be gathered quickly. Traffic, business, and doorbell cameras may have captured the vehicle; witnesses may recall a partial plate or description; and debris, paint transfer, and broken parts left at the scene can tie a vehicle to the crash. The police report anchors the investigation. Because footage is overwritten and scenes are cleared within days, acting fast to preserve this evidence is critical to identifying the driver.
What if I do not have my own car insurance?
You may still have options. If you live with a relative who has auto insurance, that policy’s uninsured motorist coverage under MGL Ch. 175 Sec. 113L may apply to you. If the fleeing driver is later identified, a claim against that driver’s liability coverage becomes available. We look at every possible source, including household policies and the identified driver, to find the coverage that protects you.
Does PIP pay even though the driver got away?
Yes. Personal injury protection under MGL Ch. 90 Sec. 34M is no-fault coverage, so it pays your initial medical bills and a portion of lost wages regardless of who caused the crash or whether the driver is ever found. PIP is usually the first coverage to respond after a hit and run, while the uninsured motorist claim addresses the larger injury losses the fleeing driver would have owed.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
You may still recover. Massachusetts follows modified comparative fault under MGL Ch. 231 Sec. 85, so you can recover as long as your share of the fault is not greater than the other side’s, with the award reduced by your percentage. In a hit and run, insurers sometimes try to shift blame onto the victim precisely because the other driver is gone. We hold any fault argument to the actual evidence.
How long do I have to file a hit and run claim?
The general deadline for a personal injury claim is three years under MGL Ch. 260 Sec. 2A. But an uninsured motorist claim carries its own, often shorter, notice and reporting requirements under your policy, and a hit and run usually must be reported to the police and your insurer promptly. Because both the legal deadlines and the evidence are time-sensitive, contacting a lawyer quickly protects your claim.
What is a hit and run claim worth?
There is no fixed figure. What a claim may support depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs and future treatment, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, and the pain and disruption the crash caused, along with the coverage available. We do not promise a number; we build the claim so its full value, including future losses, is documented and pursued under every applicable policy.
Do I have to pay anything upfront?
No. Larson Law handles hit and run claims on a contingency basis, so there is no upfront cost and no fee unless we win. The first review is free, and you can ask every question before deciding anything. This lets injured people pursue a full recovery, including the often-overlooked uninsured motorist coverage, without worrying about legal bills while they heal.
Does Larson Law handle hit and run cases statewide?
Yes. Larson Law handles hit and run and uninsured-driver crash claims across all of Massachusetts, in every county. Wherever the crash happened, reach out by phone, text, or the form on this page at no cost, and we will explain what coverage protects you, whether the fleeing driver can be identified, and what your claim may support.
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