Hit and Run Accident Lawyers Serving Massachusetts and Connecticut
When Drivers Flee, Raipher Fights For The Win
Few crashes are more infuriating than a hit and run. You’re hurt, your vehicle is damaged, and the person responsible has vanished. These car accidents happen every day across Massachusetts and Connecticut, in intersections, parking lots, and highways, leaving victims unsure how to get the compensation they deserve. But fleeing the scene doesn’t erase accountability.
Based in Springfield and serving clients throughout both states, Raipher, P.C. represents victims of hit and run accidents, whether the at-fault driver is identified or not. Our attorneys have recovered more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for accident victims and the families of fatal crash victims through meticulous investigation, aggressive negotiation, and trial-tested results. Consultations are free, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we win.
Why hit and run crashes happen
Hit and run accidents occur for one simple reason: the driver panics. But behind that reaction are often deeper problems: intoxication, lack of insurance, fear of arrest, or driving without a valid license. The most common causes include:
- Drunk or Drug-Impaired Driving: Fear of DUI charges prompts drivers to flee.
- No Insurance or License: Uninsured or unlicensed drivers try to avoid penalties.
- Distracted Driving: Drivers don’t realize they’ve caused a crash until it’s too late.
- Reckless or Speeding Behavior: Panic sets in when serious injuries or property damage occur.
- Outstanding Warrants or Prior Offenses: Drivers flee to avoid arrest or legal consequences.
No matter the reason, leaving the scene of a crash is a crime and victims have powerful legal options for recovery.
Common scenarios in Massachusetts and Connecticut
Hit and run crashes can happen anywhere, but some situations appear again and again on roads across both states:
- Rear-End Collisions: Especially at red lights or stop signs, where the driver speeds off.
- Pedestrian or Cyclist Crashes: Drivers often flee due to fear of serious charges.
- Side-Swipe Accidents: On highways or interstates like I-91, I-84, and I-90.
- Parking Lot Collisions: Property damage incidents that drivers hope no one saw.
- Late-Night Crashes: Common when visibility is low and fewer witnesses are around.
Each of these scenarios requires fast action to preserve evidence, such as surveillance video, witness statements, and vehicle debris. The sooner an attorney is involved, the greater the chance of identifying the driver, or securing compensation through other available means.
Liability when the driver is found
If police or investigators locate the hit and run driver, liability works similarly to other car accident cases. The at-fault driver, and their insurance company, can be held responsible for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.
Raipher’s attorneys take immediate steps to confirm the driver’s insurance coverage and pursue full compensation. In many cases, hit and run drivers face criminal charges as well, but the civil claim remains focused on your recovery. Our firm works alongside law enforcement to make sure all evidence from the criminal investigation supports your claim for damages.
Compensation when the driver isn’t found
Even when the at-fault driver disappears, you still have options. Both Massachusetts and Connecticut require insurance policies to include uninsured motorist coverage (UM), protection that applies when a driver has no insurance or cannot be identified.
Our team helps clients recover through:
- Uninsured Motorist Claims: Filed under your own policy but treated like a claim against the at-fault driver.
- Medical Payment Coverage (MedPay): May cover hospital bills regardless of fault.
- Collision Coverage: Pays for property damage when liability can’t be established.
Insurance companies often resist paying full value under UM claims, using the lack of an identified driver as leverage to reduce payouts. Raipher’s attorneys know how to challenge those tactics, using evidence from police reports, crash reconstruction, and witness accounts to prove your case.
We are a team built to win hit and run cases
Hit and run cases demand speed, precision, and relentless follow-through and that’s exactly what Raipher delivers. Our attorneys have handled hundreds of complex crash claims across Massachusetts and Connecticut, securing results even when the at-fault driver was never found. We move fast to preserve evidence, coordinate with police, subpoena surveillance footage, and work with forensic experts to uncover the truth. When others stop looking, we keep going until accountability is achieved.
Our firm handles hit and run cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. Consultations are always free. From Springfield to Worcester, Hartford to Bridgeport, we fight for victims across both states. Contact Raipher today. This is your shot at justice. Make it count.