If you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run, don’t give up hope. Colorado law gives you powerful options—even if the driver who hit you isn’t found.
The Crash Was Bad — Then They Drove Away
You never saw it coming. One second you were driving through an intersection, merging onto the highway, or waiting at a stoplight. The next second, your vehicle is crumpled — and the driver who hit you is speeding away.
There’s a special kind of rage and helplessness that follows a hit-and-run. You’re hurt. You’re dealing with car damage, medical bills, and now… silence. No license plate. No apology. No accountability.
But here’s what you need to know:
You still have rights. And you still have options.
At Fisher Injury Law, we help injured victims in Colorado recover compensation after hit-and-run accidents — even when the at-fault driver is never identified.
What Colorado Law Says About Hit-and-Run Accidents
Leaving the Scene of a Crash Is a Crime — With Serious Consequences
In Colorado, it’s illegal to leave the scene of an accident without stopping and exchanging information. If the crash caused property damage, injury, or death, the fleeing driver could face:
- Misdemeanor or felony charges
- Jail time
- Heavy fines
- License suspension or revocation
But criminal penalties don’t help you, the injured victim, recover money for your medical bills, lost income, or pain. That’s where civil claims and your own insurance coverage come into play.
How Insurance Works After a Hit-and-Run in Colorado
Your Own Policy May Be the Key to Getting Paid
If the at-fault driver is never found, your own insurance could step in — but only if you carry Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.
Colorado doesn’t require UM/UIM, but insurers must offer it. And many drivers have it and don’t even realize it.
UM coverage may pay for:
- Emergency room bills
- Surgeries and rehab
- Lost wages
- Future medical care
- Pain and suffering
Important: Even though it’s your policy, your insurer may still fight to minimize your payout. They’ll demand proof, question your injuries, and delay payments. That’s why having an attorney is essential — we hold them accountable and fight for your full compensation.
What Happens If the Driver Is Identified Later?
You Can Sue — And You May Be Entitled to Punitive Damages
If law enforcement identifies the hit-and-run driver, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against them — just like in any other auto accident.
Because fleeing the scene is considered reckless and egregious behavior, you may also qualify for punitive damages, which are designed to punish wrongdoers and deter similar conduct.
Even if the driver doesn’t have insurance, we can pursue compensation through:
- Their personal assets
- Restitution orders through the criminal court
- Your own UIM coverage as a backup
Why Fisher Injury Law Is the Team You Want on Your Side
We Don’t Just Build Cases. We Track Down the Truth.
When the at-fault driver disappears, many law firms give up or file a basic insurance claim.
We do more.
- Work with private investigators and traffic analysts
- Request and review surveillance footage from nearby businesses
- Leverage dash cams, Ring cameras, and license plate databases
- Challenge lowball settlement offers from your own insurer
- Aggressively pursue every avenue for financial recovery — including future medical needs
Our founder, Paul Fisher, is a military veteran. Our firm is built on discipline, integrity, and a refusal to back down. If you were hurt in a hit-and-run, we are here to help.
Your 3-Step Plan After a Hit-and-Run Crash
- Call Fisher Injury Law Immediately
We’ll assess your case for free — and start preserving evidence right away. - We Investigate and Build Your Case
Whether it’s against your insurance company or the at-fault driver, we prepare every case like it’s going to trial. - You Focus on Healing While We Fight for Justice
You get answers, peace of mind, and the compensation you deserve.
Injured by a Hit-and-Run Driver? You Still Have Power. Let’s Use It.
Call Fisher Injury Law today for a free consultation.
We help Colorado hit-and-run victims get answers—and get paid.
Erica Long represents plaintiffs in all forms of accident cases including car and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, and slip and fall injuries. She is licensed to practice law in both the State of Colorado and the State of California. Ms. Long earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
