Hit-and-Run Car Accidents

Georgia Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney

They Ran. We Won't.

In Georgia, leaving the scene of an accident that causes injury or death is a felony under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-270. Despite the severe criminal penalties, thousands of Georgia drivers flee accident scenes every year, leaving injured victims without the at-fault driver's insurance information. If you have been injured in a hit-and-run, you still have options for recovering compensation — and Overbird Law knows exactly how to pursue them.

The most important source of compensation in hit-and-run cases is your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11) requires every auto insurance policy to include UM coverage unless the policyholder explicitly rejects it in writing. Your UM coverage steps in to pay for injuries and damages when the at-fault driver is unidentified or uninsured. Attorney Jonathan Overman fights insurance companies to ensure they honor the full value of your UM claim.

Even when the at-fault driver flees, they can often be identified through traffic cameras, surveillance footage, witness descriptions, vehicle debris left at the scene, and paint transfer analysis. Overbird Law works with law enforcement and private investigators to track down hit-and-run drivers whenever possible. If the driver is identified, we pursue a claim directly against their insurance in addition to your own UM coverage.

Time is critical in hit-and-run cases. Surveillance footage may be overwritten within days, witnesses' memories fade, and vehicle damage evidence can be repaired or destroyed. Contact Overbird Law immediately after a hit-and-run to ensure all evidence is preserved and your legal rights are protected under Georgia's two-year statute of limitations (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33).