They left.
You don't have to.
A driver who flees the scene didn't escape your case. New Jersey's UM coverage is built for exactly this situation, and the investigative tools available today — license plate readers, business cameras, traffic-cam analytics — make identifying the driver far more achievable than people realize.
Uninsured Motorist coverage
is your case.
Under N.J.S.A. 17:28-1.1, every New Jersey auto policy must include UM coverage. UM steps in when the at-fault driver is uninsured or — critically — when the driver is unknown (a hit-and-run). The carrier is your own; the defense is no less aggressive.
We've recovered policy-limit settlements on UM claims after using license-plate-reader hits, business cameras, and witness work to identify the fleeing driver. Even when identification fails, the UM claim itself remains.
The case starts
on day one.
Every hit & run accidents matter is treated as a litigation file from the first call — because that's what wins it.
No fee unless we win.
You owe us nothing unless we recover for you. Period.
Cash advance in 24 hours.
Same-day funding can be arranged through third-party sources while your case is built.
Free, confidential case review.
An attorney — not an intake screener — reviews your matter and tells you what it's worth.
24/7 line, real people.
Evidence disappears in days. We answer the phone the night it happens.
Hurt in New Jersey?
Tell us what happened.
A New Jersey attorney personally reviews every submission — typically within the hour. No fee. No obligation. Evidence preservation begins the moment we hang up.
- Statewide coverage — every NJ county
- Preservation letters issued same day
- In-house investigation team
- Available 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Notice and proof
the two UM levers.
UM carriers can deny a claim if you fail to give prompt notice or fail to corroborate the fact of contact (for true phantom-vehicle claims). We document the report and the witnesses immediately and head off the carrier's two default defenses.
Stacking UM and finding the driver.
Even when the driver is identified, the UM claim is often the more efficient path to recovery. When the driver is uninsured personally, you may be able to stack policies in the household. We map every layer.
What clients ask first.
I never identified the driver. Is there still a case?
Yes — your UM coverage exists for exactly that scenario. We file the UM claim, defend it through carrier-side scrutiny, and pursue identification in parallel.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — you owe us no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. Costs are advanced by the firm and only reimbursed out of a recovery. The first conversation is free and confidential.
How long do I have to file a claim in New Jersey?
Most personal-injury claims in New Jersey carry a two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, running from the date of injury. Claims against a public entity (city, county, NJ Transit, the State) require a Notice of Tort Claim within 90 days under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Wrongful-death actions also have a two-year window. Call as early as possible — evidence does not wait.
They ran.
You shouldn't have to chase.
Your UM policy was bought for this day. Make it work.
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.