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Hit by a driver who fled in Arizona? Hire Henry.
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Quick Answer
After an Arizona hit-and-run collision, potential recovery depends on the evidence and available coverage. Uninsured motorist insurance may help if you have it; it is not included in every policy. Identifying the driver can open other avenues. Henry Beam can review the crash details, policy terms, and deadlines with you.
The insurance company fights against you. Henry fights for you.
Meet the attorney
Henry reads a hit-and-run file the way a prosecutor reads a case.
He started his career as a prosecutor. Today he brings that background to evaluating evidence and preparing injury claims, and he handles each case himself. Once you hire him, you get his personal cell number.
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Common Issues in Arizona Hit-and-Run Cases
These cases can involve insurance questions, injury documentation, and evidence about what happened. The issues below are a starting point; Henry can discuss which matter for your case.
Insurance Company Calls
Adjuster requests and how claim-related communications should be handled.
Medical Records & Bills
Treatment records, medical bills, and documentation of the injury’s effects on work and daily life.
Evidence & Investigation
Reports, photographs, witness accounts, and whether further investigation would help clarify what happened.
Negotiation & Settlement
How settlement proposals compare with the evidence and the options for resolving disputed issues.
Deadlines & Paperwork
Identifying the deadlines, notices, and filings relevant to the individual claim.
Driver Investigation
Available witness accounts, vehicle descriptions, reports, and camera footage that could help identify the driver.
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5.0Read reviews on GoogleWhat to Do When the Driver Fled
A hit and run is disorienting — you're hurt, the other driver is gone, and you don't know what to do. Here's what matters:
Call 911 immediately
A police report is critical. Arizona law requires drivers to stop after an accident — fleeing is a crime.
Gather what you can
Vehicle make, model, color, partial plate. Direction they fled. Witness names and numbers.
Look for cameras
Nearby businesses, traffic cameras, and doorbell cameras often capture hit and run vehicles.
Seek medical attention
Adrenaline masks pain. Get checked out even if you feel okay — documentation matters for your claim.
Understand your reporting obligations
Check your policy’s notice requirements promptly. Henry can discuss insurer requests without delaying required reporting.
How You Recover Compensation
Even when the at-fault driver disappears, Arizona law provides paths to compensation:
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
If you carry UM coverage, review the policy terms and supporting evidence before assuming a loss is covered.
Driver Identification
Police reports, available video, witness accounts, and vehicle evidence may help identify the driver and any applicable liability coverage.
Medical Payments (MedPay) Coverage
If purchased, MedPay may help with eligible medical expenses, subject to policy limits and terms. It is not a promise of immediate payment.
Third-Party Liability
A work-related trip or another party’s conduct may raise additional liability questions. Those possibilities require evidence and a fact-specific review.
Time Is Critical in Hit and Run Cases
Video can be overwritten, vehicles repaired, and scene evidence lost. Save what you have and ask promptly about preservation. Do not put yourself in danger or confront a suspected driver.
What Victims Should Know
- Under Arizona law, drivers involved in an accident must stop, exchange information, and render reasonable aid. Leaving the scene is a serious offense.
- Any criminal case against the driver is separate from your civil claim. Both can proceed at the same time — the standards of proof and the relief you can seek are different in each.
- Civil lawsuit deadlines and insurance notice requirements are different. Ask about both; do not assume that a police investigation extends them.
- If the driver is never identified, your own uninsured motorist coverage (UM) may provide compensation for injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver.
Recovery
Compensation You May Recover
Potential losses depend on the claim and the available coverage. Vehicle damage is separate from bodily-injury UM coverage. Topics to discuss include:
- Medical bills — past and future
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Future care and rehabilitation
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Timing matters
Get clarity on your deadline.
Many Arizona injury lawsuits must be filed within two years after the claim accrues under A.R.S. § 12-542. Exceptions and different rules can apply, including shorter deadlines for government claims. Ask about the deadline for your circumstances rather than relying on a general timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still recover compensation if the other driver fled?
Possibly. Available uninsured motorist coverage or a claim against a later-identified driver may provide a path. Recovery depends on the facts, coverage, and evidence—not just the fact that the driver left. Henry can help assess those questions.
What should I do immediately after a hit and run?
Call 911 and report the accident immediately. Try to note the vehicle's make, model, color, and any partial plate numbers. Ask nearby witnesses for their contact information. Check for surveillance cameras in the area. Then seek medical attention — don't wait.
Will my insurance rates go up if I file a UM claim?
A.R.S. § 20-263 prohibits an accident-related premium increase when the insured did not cause or significantly contribute to the accident. A hit-and-run label alone does not decide fault, and the rule does not guarantee that your overall premium will never change.
How long do I have to report a hit and run in Arizona?
Report the crash promptly and check your policy’s notice and cooperation requirements. An injury lawsuit often has a two-year deadline after accrual, but insurance claims can involve different time limits. Do not wait for the driver to be found before asking about deadlines.
What if I was a pedestrian hit by a car that drove away?
Pedestrian hit and run victims have the same legal rights. Your own auto insurance UM coverage can apply even when you were on foot. If you don't have auto insurance, other sources like MedPay or the at-fault driver's policy (if found) may cover your injuries.
Can the hit-and-run driver still be found?
Sometimes. Witness accounts, available video, vehicle descriptions, and physical evidence may help police identify the driver. Henry can discuss potential evidence sources, but identification is not guaranteed.
What if there were no witnesses?
Other evidence may still help. For a UM claim involving an unidentified vehicle with no physical contact, A.R.S. § 20-259.01(M) requires corroborating evidence. Henry can discuss what records or facts support your account.
Does my own insurance cover a hit and run in Arizona?
It depends on what you purchased and the policy terms. UM coverage addresses bodily injury, not vehicle repairs. Collision or medical payments coverage may address different losses. Bring the declarations page and claim correspondence to the consultation.
How much does it cost to hire Henry?
Beam Injury Law offers a free consultation. The contingency fee is 33⅓% of the gross amount recovered if the matter resolves at or before mediation or settlement conference, whether before or after a lawsuit is filed. Filing a lawsuit alone does not increase the fee. If the matter does not resolve at or before mediation or settlement conference, the fee is 40% of the gross amount recovered, even if it later settles without a trial. The 40% rate also applies if the matter proceeds to trial or arbitration or results in a verdict, award, or judgment. No attorney fee is owed if there is no recovery. Case costs and expenses are separate and remain the client's responsibility regardless of recovery. Review the written agreement for the full terms before signing.
Insurance sources: UM coverage and corroboration; accident-related premium increases.
Still have questions?
Call our main line at (480) 899-9019 — the initial consultation is free.
Important deadlines
If a Government Entity Was Involved — Shorter Deadlines Apply
When the at-fault party may be a government entity — a city or county, a public school, a state agency, ADOT, a police or sheriff department, a public hospital, or a government-owned road or vehicle — Arizona imposes two deadlines that are much shorter than the general two-year period:
- 180-day notice of claim (ARS § 12-821.01) — a notice of claim generally must be served within 180 days after the cause of action accrues.
- One-year statute of limitations (ARS § 12-821) — the lawsuit generally must be filed within one year after the cause of action accrues, not two.
Missing the 180-day notice typically bars the claim entirely, regardless of how strong the case is. Accrual, exceptions, and notice requirements need case-specific review. Do not assume the incident date alone determines your deadline.
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