Hit-And-Run Settlement Calculator

Hit-And-Run Settlement Calculator

Estimate payout when at-fault driver is unknown or uninsured.

• Hit-and-run guide
• UM/UIM calculator

How Hit-and-Run Claims Work Without a Known Defendant

When the at-fault driver flees the scene and is not identified, your primary recovery source shifts from the at-fault driver’s liability policy to your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. Most states require insurers to offer UM coverage, and in some states it is mandatory. If you carry UM coverage, you file the claim with your own insurer and it processes the claim under the UM provisions of your policy.

Hit-and-run claims under UM coverage typically require you to: (1) report the incident to police immediately, (2) report it to your insurer promptly, and (3) in some states, show physical contact between your vehicle and the unknown vehicle. States that require physical contact (the “physical contact rule”) may deny UM claims where the unknown vehicle swerved and caused you to crash without actually making contact.

What to Do Immediately After a Hit-and-Run

• Call 911 and file a police report at the scene — a report number is required by most UM claims
• Document any partial license plate, vehicle description, or direction of travel while memory is fresh
• Look for witnesses, dashcam footage from nearby vehicles, and surveillance cameras
• Photograph your vehicle damage and any debris from the at-fault vehicle
• Seek medical evaluation within 24–48 hours even if symptoms are mild
• Notify your insurer promptly — delayed reporting can complicate the UM claim

UM Coverage Limits and Stacking

UM recovery is limited to your own policy’s UM limits. If you carry $50,000 UM per person and your damages are $90,000, you recover $50,000 from UM. Some states permit “stacking” — adding UM limits from multiple vehicles on your policy — which can increase available coverage. In anti-stacking states, you are limited to the per-vehicle UM limit regardless of how many vehicles you insure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this calculator?

This calculator provides an educational range, not a guaranteed payout. Final value depends on evidence quality, liability, treatment records, and available coverage.

What inputs matter most?

Medical treatment documentation, lost income evidence, fault percentage, and policy limits usually drive the largest estimate swings.

Does state law change the result?

Yes. Comparative fault rules, no-fault thresholds, damages caps, and deadlines can materially change potential recovery.

Should I use this before accepting an offer?

Yes. Compare insurer offers against your documented damages and coverage limits before deciding whether to settle.

Can I use this without a lawyer?

Yes for planning, but serious injuries or disputed liability cases usually benefit from legal review before final decisions.