Hit and Run Accidents
The driver who hit you fled the scene. We help you pursue compensation from uninsured motorist coverage.
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Chicago & Chicagoland
Chicago Hit and Run Attorney
Hit by a driver who fled the scene? You have legal options, even if the driver was never identified. Blumenshine Law Group fights for hit and run victims across Chicago and the suburbs.
- Free consultation, no fee unless we win
- Uninsured motorist claims handled in-house
- Available 24/7: call or text anytime
- Serving Chicago and Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry, Grundy & Kankakee Counties
Scott Blumenshine
Founding Partner, Blumenshine Law Group
- Illinois Bar, admitted 1987 (38 years)
- JD, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
- Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating
- Authored Illinois Insurance Code amendments expanding UM protections
- Lead counsel on a published Illinois appellate decision on uninsured motorist coverage
- Author and speaker on uninsured motorist and hit and run law for fellow Illinois attorneys
Chicago Hit and Run Attorneys Who Know This City
If you were injured in a hit and run accident in Chicago, you have legal options under Illinois law, even if the driver or vehicle owner was never identified. Blumenshine Law Group represents hit and run victims across Chicagoland, recovering compensation through uninsured motorist (UM) claims, insurance negotiations, litigation, and arbitration.
Hit and run accidents are devastating and confusing. You're left with injuries, mounting medical bills, and no information about who hit you. Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/11-401) requires every driver to stop, identify themselves, and render aid. When they don't, your own insurance policy becomes the primary path to recovery. The clock starts immediately: UM notice requirements can be as short as 30 days, and critical evidence disappears fast.
Scott Blumenshine has practiced personal injury law in Illinois since 1987. He authored legislative amendments to the Illinois Insurance Code that increased consumer protections for UM/UIM policyholders, including higher penalties for bad-faith insurer conduct. He has litigated hit and run and uninsured motorist cases through the Cook County Circuit Court and Illinois appellate courts, including the established Harrington v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company.
Blumenshine Law Group has handled hundreds of injury cases across Chicago, from Wicker Park, Lincoln Square, and Logan Square to Pilsen, the South Side, and neighborhoods across Cook County and the surrounding collar counties. We know the local courts, the insurance carriers, and exactly the tactics they use to minimize or deny UM claims.
We handle the entire case: gathering Chicago Police Department reports, pulling city traffic camera footage, locating witnesses, building your medical record, and negotiating with your insurer. If a fair settlement isn't offered, we take your case to trial. You focus on recovering. We handle the rest.
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hit and run crashes in the United States have reached record levels. Pedestrians and cyclists face the greatest risk. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is two years, but UM notice requirements can be far shorter. Do not wait to speak with an attorney.
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Hit and Run Cases We Handle
Every hit and run case is different. Here's how we help victims in each situation.
Pedestrian Hit and Run
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. If you were struck while walking or crossing, you may have significant injury claims, even without a plate number or other identifying information.
Learn more →Cyclist Hit and Run
Bike lane or not, cyclists hit by a fleeing driver face serious injuries and complicated insurance questions. We handle these cases across Chicago regularly.
Learn more →Motorcycle Hit and Run
Motorcyclists suffer some of the most severe injuries in hit and run accidents. We understand the unique legal and insurance challenges these cases involve.
Learn more →Truck Hit and Run
Hit and run involving a commercial truck or semi? Multiple parties may be liable. We investigate the driver, the carrier, and the company behind the vehicle.
Learn more →Uninsured Motorist Claims
When the at-fault driver has no insurance or disappears, your own UM/UIM coverage becomes critical. We fight insurers who try to underpay these claims.
Learn more →Wrongful Death Hit and Run
If you lost a family member in a hit and run, Illinois law gives surviving family members the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. We handle these cases with care.
Learn more →What to Do After a Hit and Run
The steps you take in the first 24 hours can make or break your case. Learn exactly what to do, and what to avoid, after a hit and run in Illinois.
Learn more →What Illinois Law Says About Hit and Run Accidents
The Duty to Stop
Under 625 ILCS 5/11-401, any driver involved in an accident resulting in injury or death must immediately stop at the scene, provide their name, address, and insurance information, and render reasonable aid to anyone injured. Leaving the scene is a felony in Illinois when injuries are involved.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Illinois law requires all auto insurance policies to include uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. When the hit and run driver is unidentified or uninsured, you file a UM claim with your own insurer. Insurers often dispute these claims. Having an attorney from the start is critical to receiving the full compensation you're owed.
Statute of Limitations
You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois. However, UM claim notice requirements are often much shorter, sometimes as little as 30 days after the accident. Missing a deadline can bar your claim entirely.
Even Without a Plate Number
You do not need to identify the driver to pursue a claim. Illinois UM coverage applies to "phantom vehicle" accidents where the at-fault driver fled without being identified. Physical contact between vehicles is generally required, though there are exceptions an attorney can help you navigate.
Hit and Run & Uninsured Motorist Sample Case Results
A selection of recoveries Blumenshine Law Group has obtained for accident victims, including hit and run, pedestrian, cyclist, and uninsured motorist cases.
Policy Limits
Uninsured hit and run SUV struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
$750,000
Bicyclist struck by a car, suffering a traumatic brain injury and fractured ribs.
$500,000
Bicyclist struck by a car, requiring two back surgeries.
$250,000
Pedestrian struck in a crosswalk, suffering a concussion and cervical disc herniations.
$250,000
Uninsured motorist claim for a victim with a severe wrist fracture.
$135,000
Uninsured motorist claim, firefighter on a bicycle with a rotator cuff tear.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts. Settlements and verdicts shown reflect gross recovery before fees, costs, and expenses.
Serving Chicago and the Suburbs
We represent hit and run victims throughout Chicagoland, city and suburbs alike.
Why Hit and Run Victims Choose Blumenshine Law Group
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
Available 24/7
Accidents happen at all hours. Call or text any time and reach our team directly, not a call center.
Cook County Courts
We litigate in the Cook County Circuit Court and know the local judges, carriers, and adjusters.
We Find Evidence
Traffic cameras, witnesses, police reports: we build the strongest possible case.
We Fight Insurers
Your own insurance company may try to deny or minimize your UM claim. We don't let that happen.
Proven Track Record
38 years of Illinois injury practice, an established record of recoveries, and a hand in shaping the state's uninsured motorist protections for consumers.
What Our Clients Say
Real feedback from people Blumenshine Law Group has represented.
They worked hard assisting my father with an injury claim. Scott Blumenshine and Dennice Vergara are wonderful people who are very empathetic towards their client's situation. Diligent and thorough from the attorneys to the support staff.
I didn't trust anyone, but Scott gave me reassurance that he had my best interest in mind. Great communication every step of the way. I'll definitely use their services again.
They were patient, informative, helpful, and caring.
If I could give 10 stars I would.
Scott is a real pro!
They were really fast and very caring.
Common Questions After a Hit and Run
Call 911 and report the accident. Get a police report number, which is critical for your insurance claim. If you can safely do so, note any details about the vehicle (color, make, partial plate). Get contact information from any witnesses. Seek medical attention even if you feel okay. Then call an attorney before speaking to any insurance company.
Yes. Illinois law requires auto insurers to offer uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, which covers you when the at-fault driver cannot be identified or has no insurance. We help you file a UM claim against your own insurer and fight back when they try to underpay.
Illinois has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Notice requirements for UM claims can be much shorter, sometimes as little as 30 days. Do not wait. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after the accident.
There may still be options depending on the facts of your case, including whether a property owner, government entity, or another party contributed to the accident. We'll review your situation in a free consultation and explain every avenue available to you.
Nothing upfront. Blumenshine Law Group works on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case. Your free consultation is completely no-obligation.