A fleeing driver takes the plate, not the case. Hit-and-run drivers in Bucks County get found more often than victims expect — and when they don’t, uninsured-motorist coverage exists for precisely this moment, including for pedestrians and cyclists.
What Decides Hit and Run Cases
- Two tracks at once — camera canvassing and physical evidence to find the driver; the UM claim proceeding regardless.
- UM covers more people than they know — your policy or a household member’s, on foot or on a bike; see who pays when the driver is uninsured.
- Your insurer becomes the adversary — a UM claim means their tactics behind a familiar logo. Treat their questions accordingly.
Local Handling
Bucks County cases of this type typically proceed in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown (pacourts.us; buckscounty.gov). The full framework lives on our hit and run page; our Bucks County overview covers everything else we handle in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Police haven’t found the driver. Is my claim stuck?
No — the UM claim runs on the crash evidence whether or not the driver surfaces.
I don’t own a car and was on foot. What coverage could exist?
A household member’s auto policy may cover you — the least-known protection in the region’s insurance, and worth a free consultation to map.
Do you have an office in Bucks County?
No — our office is at 11450 Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, and we serve Bucks County clients from one mile off the county line, plus phone, video, and home or hospital visits. We’d rather say that plainly than imply a storefront that isn’t there.
What’s my deadline?
Generally two years under Pennsylvania law, with six-month written notice for government-entity claims — and evidence fades faster than either.
What does hiring you cost?
No attorney’s fee unless we recover for you; the contingency percentage and case-cost handling are in the written fee agreement. Consultations are free.
Ready to talk? Call (215) 464-4600 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation — contingency fee, no attorney’s fee unless we recover, costs explained in the written fee agreement.