Hit and Run Lawyer in Boca Raton — Recover Damages in 2026

Hit and Run Lawyer in Boca Raton — Your Path to Compensation in 2026

Being struck by a driver who flees the scene is a uniquely frustrating experience. In Boca Raton, hit and run incidents occur regularly along Federal Highway, Glades Road, and Palmetto Park Road. Whether you were in a vehicle, on a bicycle, or walking when the crash happened, Louis Law Group can help you pursue every available avenue of compensation under Florida law.

Florida Hit and Run Law and Criminal Penalties

Under Florida Statute 316.062, any driver involved in a crash resulting in injury or death must stop, provide identification, and render reasonable assistance. Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury is a third-degree felony; leaving the scene of a fatal crash is a first-degree felony.

While criminal prosecution of the fleeing driver is a matter for law enforcement and the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, your civil claim for damages is entirely separate. You do not need to wait for criminal charges — or even identification of the driver — to begin pursuing compensation.

Sources of Recovery for Boca Raton Hit and Run Victims

When the at-fault driver disappears, your own insurance coverage becomes the primary resource:

• Personal Injury Protection (F.S. 627.736) — Covers up to $10,000 in medical expenses and lost wages regardless of fault, provided you seek treatment within 14 days
• Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage — Covers bodily injury damages when the at-fault driver is unidentified or uninsured. This is the most important coverage for hit and run victims.
• Medical Payments (MedPay) Coverage — If included in your policy, provides additional medical expense coverage without regard to fault

If the hit and run driver is later identified through Boca Raton Police Department investigations, traffic camera footage, or witness identification, you may also pursue a direct negligence claim against that driver and their insurer.

Investigating Hit and Run Accidents in Boca Raton

Identifying the at-fault driver significantly increases your recovery options. Effective investigation strategies include:

• Obtaining traffic camera footage from Boca Raton's network of intersection cameras
• Canvassing nearby businesses for surveillance video — particularly along Glades Road, Town Center Mall area, and Mizner Park
• Working with the Boca Raton Police Department's traffic unit
• Analyzing debris and paint transfer evidence from the scene
• Social media canvassing and community tip submissions

Louis Law Group works with private investigators and accident reconstruction specialists to identify hit and run drivers and build the strongest possible case.

Comparative Negligence in Hit and Run Cases

Under F.S. 768.81 and the 2023 tort reform's 51% bar rule, your claim can be reduced or barred based on your own degree of fault. In hit and run cases, insurance companies may argue the victim contributed by crossing outside a crosswalk, walking without reflective clothing at night, or cycling without proper lights.

Building a clear liability picture is essential, even in UM claims against your own insurer. Your insurance company has a financial incentive to minimize payouts and may raise comparative fault defenses just as aggressively as a third-party insurer would.

Statute of Limitations for Boca Raton Hit and Run Claims

Under F.S. 95.11, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida. This deadline applies whether or not the driver has been identified. For UM claims, your policy may contain its own contractual time limits, which may differ from the statutory deadline. Consulting an attorney promptly ensures no deadline is missed.

Damages Available to Hit and Run Victims

Hit and run victims in Boca Raton may recover:

• Emergency medical care, hospitalization, and surgical costs
• Ongoing treatment including physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Lost wages and diminished future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering and emotional distress
• Property damage to your vehicle, bicycle, or personal items
• Scarring and disfigurement from the collision

Claims are handled in the Palm Beach County Circuit Court in West Palm Beach, or through insurance arbitration depending on the policy terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do right after a hit and run in Boca Raton?

Call 911, try to remember any details about the vehicle, look for witnesses and nearby cameras, seek medical attention within 14 days, report the incident to your own insurance company, and call a hit and run lawyer.

Do I need UM coverage to recover from a hit and run?

UM coverage is not required in Florida, but it is the most valuable coverage for hit and run victims. Without it, your recovery is limited to PIP and any other applicable coverage.

Can I recover pain and suffering from a hit and run?

Yes, through your UM coverage if you carry it, or through a negligence claim if the driver is identified. PIP does not cover pain and suffering.

What if I was a pedestrian hit by a car in Boca Raton?

Pedestrians injured in hit and run accidents can file claims against their own auto insurance PIP and UM coverage (if they have an auto policy), the driver's insurance if identified, and potentially the policy of a household family member.

Contact Louis Law Group

If you were the victim of a hit and run in Boca Raton, time is critical for preserving evidence. Call (833) 657-4812 or visit /personal-injury/qualify for a free case review.