Hit and Run

When an accident occurs, drivers are required by Texas law to stop at the scene of the accident, render aid, if necessary, and provide certain information to others involved in the collision and to law enforcement. If a driver fails to stop and provide this information, that could constitute a hit-and-run, even if the driver wasn’t at fault for the accident.

After an accident, drivers must provide their:

If an accident involves injury, death, or vehicle damage to the extent that the vehicle can’t be driven safely and normally, then the drivers are required to immediately report the accident to law enforcement. However, any driver involved in a hit-and-run should immediately contact the police.

Any motorist who hits a stationary car is required to stop. They must also locate the owner or operator of the vehicle or leave a written notice in a conspicuous place, including their name, address, contact information, and an explanation of the collision.

If you have been involved in a hit-and-run accident in El Paso, you should follow these steps directly after the accident:

If law enforcement officers are able to track down the hit-and-run driver, you could file a claim against their liability insurance or a lawsuit against them. However, if you’re not able to track down the driver, or if they don’t have liability insurance, you may have other options.

As a hit-and-run victim, you can potentially turn to your own uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) policies to seek compensation for losses you sustained in the accident, such as medical expenses, lost income, car repair costs, and pain and suffering. Insurance companies in Texas are required to offer drivers UM/UIM coverage, though drivers may reject it in writing.

In addition, your Texas auto insurance policy may include personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. This coverage can be used to compensate you for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages you incur because of the hit-and-run accident.