Hit and Run Lawyers in Indian River County

Being struck by a vehicle whose driver flees the scene creates a devastating double trauma - the physical impact of the crash and the emotional abandonment of being left injured and helpless. In Indian River County, where seasonal visitors and year-round residents share busy corridors like US-1 and State Road A1A, hit and run accidents leave victims feeling powerless and forgotten. At Douglas R. Beam P.A., we understand that hit and run cases require more than legal expertise - they demand a relentless commitment to tracking down fleeing drivers and holding them accountable for their cowardly actions.

Our firm has spent over 35 years building the investigative resources and law enforcement relationships necessary to solve hit and run cases throughout Indian River County. We know that tourists unfamiliar with Vero Beach's beach access roads or Sebastian's waterfront areas may panic after an accident, while some drivers deliberately flee to avoid DUI charges or because they lack insurance. Regardless of their motivation, our car accident attorneys in Indian River County have the tools and determination to find them and secure the compensation you deserve.

Florida's Hit and Run Laws and Our Investigation Process

Florida law requires all drivers involved in accidents to stop and exchange information, making it a serious crime to flee the scene. In Indian River County, our systematic investigation process begins immediately, combining cooperation with local law enforcement agencies in Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Fellsmere with our own private investigation resources. We understand that time is critical - witnesses may be seasonal visitors who return north, security camera footage gets overwritten, and physical evidence at the scene can be compromised by weather or traffic.

Our investigation team works methodically through Indian River County's unique geography, from the barrier islands to the mainland communities, utilizing traffic cameras, business surveillance systems, and witness canvassing. We've successfully tracked down hit and run drivers who fled through the maze of waterfront streets in Sebastian or disappeared into the residential neighborhoods west of US-1. When drivers flee after causing serious injuries, they often do so because they were intoxicated, making these cases particularly complex and requiring the expertise of attorneys who understand both hit and run laws and impaired driving accident cases.

Securing Compensation When Drivers Flee

Even when the hit and run driver initially escapes, Indian River County victims have multiple avenues for compensation. Your uninsured motorist coverage provides immediate protection, covering medical expenses and lost wages while we work to identify the fleeing driver. We've recovered millions for clients through uninsured motorist claims, including cases where hit and run drivers caused catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care and rehabilitation.

When hit and run accidents occur at high speeds on Indian River County's busy highways, victims often suffer severe injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and multiple fractures. Our brain injury specialists understand how these cases require comprehensive documentation of both immediate and long-term medical needs, ensuring that settlements account for the full scope of damages including future medical care, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering.

Once we identify and locate the hit and run driver, we pursue direct recovery from their insurance company and personal assets. Our track record includes recovering over $1 billion for clients, with significant settlements and verdicts in hit and run cases throughout Indian River County. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you - allowing you to focus on healing while we handle the legal battle.