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Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney<\/p>

Hit by a driver who fled? We can still help you recover.<\/h1>

Even when the other driver is never found, your own insurance may cover your injuries and losses. Slam Dunk Attorney handles hit-and-run claims across metro Atlanta and Georgia.<\/p>

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By Peter F. Jaraysi \u00b7 Published September 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney in Metro Atlanta<\/h2>\n

A hit-and-run accident happens when a driver causes injury or damage and leaves the scene without providing contact information or offering help\u2014and it’s a criminal offense in Georgia<\/a>. If you’ve been hit and left behind, you have legal rights and recovery options, even if the at-fault driver is never found. Slam Dunk Attorney helps hit-and-run victims across metro Atlanta navigate uninsured motorist claims, independent investigation, and civil recovery.<\/p>\n\n

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If you've been hit by a fleeing driver and aren't sure what happens next, you're not alone\u2014people in your situation reach out to us regularly. Call today for a free case review. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What Is a Hit-and-Run Accident and Why It Matters for Your Claim<\/h2>\n

A hit-and-run occurs when a driver causes injury or property damage and flees without providing their name, phone number, insurance information, or rendering aid. Under Georgia law, this is a criminal offense<\/a>\u2014but for you as a victim, it creates a civil recovery problem: the at-fault driver may be unknown, uninsured, or impossible to collect from.<\/p>\n

That’s where your own insurance protection comes in. Even if the driver is never identified, your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage\u2014a part of your auto policy\u2014can cover your damages. If the driver is found but underinsured, your underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage may also apply.<\/p>\n

Why timing matters:<\/strong> Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally 2 years<\/strong> from the date of the accident<\/a>. Evidence fades, witnesses move or forget details, and police investigations grow cold. The sooner you act, the stronger your claim.<\/p>\n

What a Hit-and-Run Claim Covers<\/h2>\n

Recoverable damages in a hit-and-run accident claim include:<\/p>\n