If you have been involved in a no-contact accident with another vehicle, which is called a phantom vehicle, you might be left wondering how you are going to get your damages covered. These are crashes that are caused by a vehicle that either bumps your car or has no contact at all with your vehicle, but you end up crashing and the other driver leaves the scene. Usually, the phantom car’s driver is never identified. You are left with damages and you cannot sue someone because you don’t know who the other person is.
Know What To Do
You should try to get a description of the vehicle, such as color, make, model and tag number. Stay on the scene of the crash and wait for the police. You need an accident report filled out. Also, make sure any witnesses stay on the scene and give statements regarding what they saw. Take photos of the damages and the accident scene.
Get medical care and keep copies of medical bills and medical records as well documentation of missed work and lost wages. You will need to consult with a personal injury attorney because your car insurance company is very likely to deny your claim because of your lack of evidence of another vehicle being involved.
How an Attorney Can Help
Your personal injury attorney will investigate the crash. There could be evidence overlooked in the initial investigation that is uncovered. For example, your attorney might find a small ding on a fender or a shiny mark on the bumper that proves another vehicle bumped your car and caused the crash that resulted.
Your attorney will also go over your insurance policy and determine the process for a phantom vehicle claim according to your specific coverage. Your attorney will review the insurance policy, the details, and everything else to aggressively pursue your claim and protect your rights.
Kinds of Damages That Might Result
A phantom vehicle accident could lead to a variety of additional damages that are not to the car. They include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future medical expenses, future loss of earnings, loss of consortium, permanent scarring and disfigurement, long-term disabilities, loss of enjoyment of life, mental trauma, and much more.
Your attorney will assess your claim and determine which losses you suffered because of the crash. All those damages must be listed in the claim because you cannot file a second claim later.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been in a crash with a phantom vehicle, you should consult with a personal injury attorney. Because phantom vehicle claims are complicated, you need experience on your side. A statute of limitations applies, so if you wait too long you will not be able to recover compensation for your losses.
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