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A hit and run crash is one of the most frustrating situations a victim can face. The driver who caused your injuries drove away, and you are left dealing with medical bills, missed work, and an insurance process that can be difficult to navigate on your own. Fisher Injury Lawyers represents hit and run victims in Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana. We know how to pursue compensation whether the at-fault driver has been identified or not, and we work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Hit and run crashes are a serious and persistent problem in Louisiana. According to Louisiana CARTS data, thousands of crashes each year involve a driver who fled the scene. In East Baton Rouge Parish, hit and run incidents represent a significant portion of all reported crashes, leaving victims without an immediately identifiable party to hold accountable.
Louisiana law treats leaving the scene of an accident as a criminal offense under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:100. A driver who flees the scene after causing injury or death faces criminal penalties in addition to civil liability. When the driver is identified, that criminal conduct becomes powerful evidence in your civil case.
The steps you take immediately after a hit and run crash can significantly affect your ability to recover compensation. Here is what you should do:
Call 911 immediately and report the crash. A police report is essential, and law enforcement may be able to locate the at-fault driver quickly if the report is filed right away. If you can safely do so, note as many details about the fleeing vehicle as possible, including the make, model, color, and any portion of the license plate number. Get medical attention right away, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can mask serious injuries including internal bleeding and spinal damage. Document the scene thoroughly with photos of your vehicle, the surrounding area, any debris, and your injuries. Look for surveillance cameras at nearby businesses or intersections and notify your attorney so footage can be preserved before it is overwritten. Contact Fisher Injury Lawyers as soon as possible. The earlier we get involved, the better our ability to gather evidence and identify the driver who fled.
Identifying an unknown at-fault driver requires immediate and thorough investigative work. Our team begins building your case from day one. We obtain and review the police report and follow up with law enforcement on the investigation. We canvass the area for surveillance footage from traffic cameras, business cameras, and residential doorbells. We interview witnesses who may have seen the vehicle or the driver. We work with accident reconstruction experts when necessary to establish how the crash occurred. We monitor local law enforcement records for arrests connected to the incident.
In many cases, a driver who fled the scene is identified through this process. When they are, we pursue them directly through a personal injury claim. When they are not, we turn to your own insurance coverage.
If the at-fault driver cannot be identified, you are not without options. Louisiana law requires insurers to offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, commonly called UM/UIM coverage. This coverage is specifically designed to compensate victims when the at-fault driver is uninsured or, in a hit and run case, unknown.
Our team will review your policy to determine whether UM/UIM coverage applies and help you pursue the maximum available benefit. We handle all communication with your insurer and push back when adjusters attempt to minimize your claim.
Compensation in a hit and run case depends on the severity of your injuries and the available insurance coverage. Your claim may include medical expenses covering emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and future treatment; lost income including wages lost during recovery and reduced long-term earning capacity if your injuries are permanent; property damage including repair or replacement of your vehicle; pain and suffering including physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life; and permanent disability or disfigurement.
In wrongful death cases, surviving family members may recover funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
If the at-fault driver is identified and their conduct was particularly reckless, additional damages may be available under Louisiana law.
Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1, victims of crashes occurring on or after July 1, 2024 generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. For crashes that occurred before that date, the previous one-year deadline applies. Wrongful death claims carry a one-year prescriptive period regardless of the crash date.
These deadlines are strict. Missing them eliminates your right to recover entirely. If you were injured in a hit and run crash, do not wait to get legal representation.
Bryan Fisher and our legal team have been handling hit and run and car accident cases in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, and throughout Louisiana for more than 35 years. We have recovered over $200 million in verdicts, judgments, and settlements for our clients. We know how to investigate these cases, how to work with law enforcement, and how to pursue every available source of compensation when the at-fault driver has fled.
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Hit and run crashes represent some of the most challenging cases for injury victims in Louisiana. When the at-fault driver flees the scene, victims are left without an immediately identifiable party to pursue, making the evidence gathered in the aftermath of the crash even more critical. East Baton Rouge Parish consistently ranks among the highest in the state for total crash volume, and hit and run incidents are a persistent part of that picture.
East Baton Rouge leads Louisiana in car accidents, accounting for 12% (10,467 crashes) in 2024 and 11% (8,849 crashes) in 2025.
In 2025, East Baton Rouge had Louisiana's highest injury crash rate ahead of New Orleans, with more than 5,500 drivers and more than 2,000 passengers injured in accidents.
In Louisiana, 35,433 crashes were reported in 2025, with the highest risk during 3–6 PM rush hour (peaking at 8.01%) and the lowest risk from 3–4 AM (1.02%).
• School Dismissals
• Fatigued Drivers
• Sun Glare
• Shift changes at work
In East Baton Rouge in 2025, intersection crashes (2,137) were over three times more common than roadway departure accidents (634).
In East Baton Rouge crash data, most collisions occur during clear weather conditions, showing that dangerous driving conditions often stem from traffic volume and behavior rather than weather alone.
Stay at the scene and call 911 to report the accident, even if the other driver has fled. Try to note any details about the fleeing vehicle, such as its make, model, color, and license plate, and ask any witnesses for their contact information. Seek medical attention for any injuries, and contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to help identify the driver and protect your right to compensation.
Your best option is to make a UM insurance claim if you have UM coverage. UM insurance is the most important insurance you can buy because it protects you when you are injured by an uninsured or underinsured driver. Everyone needs UM coverage. There are other options to consider even if the driver does not have insurance. For example, the car may be owned by someone else who has liability insurance, the deriver may be working at the time of the wreck making his employer responsible for the injuries and damages caused by the wreck, or the car may be rented and carry rental company insurance. Consult an experienced injury lawyer even if you believe the negligent driver does not have insurance.
Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit if the injury occurred on or after July 1, 2024. For accidents before that date, the previous one-year deadline applies. These deadlines are strict, so it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Yes. If the at-fault driver cannot be identified, you may be able to recover compensation through your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. Louisiana law requires insurers to offer UM coverage on auto policies, and it is specifically designed to cover situations like hit-and-run accidents where the responsible driver cannot be located or is uninsured.
If law enforcement locates the driver after the fact, you may be able to pursue a claim directly against them and their insurance, in addition to any uninsured motorist benefits already claimed. Recovering evidence, such as your own UM claim and vehicle damage records, doesn't prevent you from also pursuing the at-fault driver once they're found, and an attorney can help coordinate both types of recovery.
Yes. Under Louisiana law (La. R.S. 14:100), it is a crime to leave the scene of an accident involving injury or death without stopping to render aid and provide identifying information. If the driver who hit you is later identified and charged criminally, that can also serve as strong supporting evidence in your civil injury claim.
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