When a negligent driver flees the scene, finding justice can seem impossible. We know how to investigate hit-and-run accidents and identify all available sources of compensation.
When you’ve been injured in a hit and run incident, you need a hit and run attorney who understands the unique challenges of your case. As one of the top hit and run law firms in Texas, Medina & Medina has extensive experience handling these claims and knows what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. Our experienced hit and run lawyers offer a free consultation and charge no fee unless we win.
What We Do For You
Investigate your case thoroughly to establish liability
Gather evidence including medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions
Negotiate diligently with insurance companies on your behalf
Take your case to trial if necessary to get you fair compensation
Why Clients Choose Medina & Medina
Our hit and run attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases across Texas, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and beyond. As an experienced hit and run law firm, we offer free consultations, bilingual representation, and charge no fee unless we win your case. If you are looking for the best hit and run lawyer in Texas, Medina & Medina gives every case personalized attention because we believe every client deserves an attorney who fights for the right outcome.
Common Causes
Drivers fleeing the scene to avoid DWI charges
Uninsured drivers who panic after causing a crash
Drivers with suspended or revoked licenses
Drivers with outstanding warrants who fear police contact
Distracted drivers who may not realize they hit someone
Drivers who flee after striking pedestrians or cyclists
Typical Injuries
Severe injuries worsened by delayed emergency response
Traumatic brain injuries from pedestrian knockdowns
Broken bones and fractures
Spinal cord injuries
Psychological trauma and anxiety disorders
Wrongful death when victims are left without aid
How We Prove Liability
Identifying the fleeing driver is the first challenge in hit and run cases, and investigators rely on surveillance cameras, witness descriptions, vehicle debris, and paint transfer evidence to locate the responsible party. When the driver cannot be identified, the victim may still recover through their own uninsured motorist coverage. If the driver is eventually found, the act of fleeing the scene can serve as evidence of consciousness of guilt and support claims for additional damages.
Texas Legal Framework
Texas Transportation Code Section 550.021 requires drivers involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to stop, provide information, and render aid. Failure to stop is a felony under Texas law when serious injury or death is involved. Texas Insurance Code provisions regarding uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage allow victims to recover through their own policies when the at fault driver cannot be identified or lacks insurance.
Hit and run accidents leave victims injured and confused, often without knowing who hit them. Texas law provides both criminal penalties for the fleeing driver and legal options for the injured victim, including UM coverage claims and investigative strategies to identify the at-fault driver.
Nearly one in five Texas drivers has no insurance. If an uninsured or underinsured driver injures you, your own UM/UIM policy may be the only source of compensation. Understanding how this coverage works under Texas law is essential to protecting yourself and your family.
Texas has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country. Learn your options if you are hit by someone without insurance and why uninsured motorist coverage is essential protection.
At Medina & Medina, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions that may shorten or extend this deadline, so it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages. The amount depends on the specific circumstances of your case.
While you’re not required to have a lawyer, having experienced legal representation typically results in higher settlements. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working for them, and you deserve someone advocating for your interests too.
Compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and impact on your life. Contact Medina & Medina for a free evaluation of your case.
Helpful evidence includes police reports, medical records, photos of the scene, witness statements, and insurance information. Our team will help you gather all necessary documentation.