If I was walking along the side of the road on an island and was stuck in the arm by a SUV from behind and knocked into the ditch by a driver who left the scene, what legal action can I take?
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If I was walking along the side of the road on an island and was stuck in the arm by a SUV from behind and knocked into the ditch by a driver who left the scene, what legal action can I take?
The driver never stopped. We called 9/11 and located the SUV before it could get off the island without the occupants, found next to a bar. I want to take legal action take against the driver. I have bruising along with a sore neck. All injuries were noted by EMTS. Im going to the doctors tomorrow
Asked on September 7, 2015 under Personal Injury, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the driver for your injuries, and if you don't know his/her identity at present, you can initially sue "John Doe 1," then add in the name later, when you have it. You do have to sue someone identifiable initially if you know or can determine who owned the SUV and if the SUV was found, this is information you should be able to determine e.g. from the license plate, you can sue that person, since the owner of a vehicle is liable for the actions of those persons whom he/she allows to drive it. You can and should also name any other occupants of the SUV--let them prove they were not liable or responsible for the accident and, in meantime, you may get the driver's name and contact information from them.
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