Stephen Goldenzweig knows that a hit-and-run wreck layers fear on top of injury. We stand beside you from the first phone call because you deserve answers and accountability. Nearly 67,000 crashes were recorded in Houston in 2021, and thousands involved fleeing drivers. Our Bellaire office at 6575 West Loop South is devoted to guiding those victims city-wide.

We open an immediate investigation, coordinate with the Houston Police Hit-and-Run Unit, and pursue every insurance avenue while you focus on healing. Consultations are free, fees come only after we win, and we answer 24/7 at 713-561-5003.

What Should You Do Immediately After a Hit-and-Run in Houston?

Protecting your health and your claim starts in the first minutes.

  • Call 911 and remain at the scene. A police report cements the facts insurers need.
  • Seek prompt medical care. Early treatment preserves your well-being and documents injuries.
  • Collect evidence safely. Photos, skid marks, plate digits, and witness contacts help identify the driver.
  • Do not pursue the offender. Chasing can escalate danger; instead, note the car’s make, model, and escape route.
  • Notify your insurer fast. Timely notice is a policy requirement—state only facts, never guesses.
  • Reach out to a Houston hit-and-run accident attorney at Goldenzweig Law Group. Early legal help shields you from adjuster tactics and lost evidence.

Can You Recover Compensation If the Driver Is Never Found?

Texas insurance law offers a safety net when the culprit disappears. Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage, unless rejected in writing, can pay medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering up to policy limits. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) or MedPay may also step in without regard to fault. Our Houston car accident lawyers audit every policy, prove the crash occurred, and challenge any attempt by your own carrier to undervalue the claim. Even without a named defendant, we fight to secure the full compensation your policy promises.

What Texas Laws Apply to Hit-and-Run Accidents?

Texas Transportation Code §§ 550.021-.023 require drivers to stop, share information, and render aid. Leaving after an injury crash is a felony. Fleeing property damage only collisions is a misdemeanor. These criminal statutes confirm that you, not the runaway driver, followed the law—an important point when negotiating with insurers.

Why Do Drivers Flee the Scene?

Drivers run for many reasons:

  • Driving under the influence and fearing arrest.
  • No license or insurance and dreading fines or impoundment.
  • Outstanding warrants that invite jail time.
  • Stolen vehicles used to commit other crimes.
  • Sheer panic in the shock of impact.

Understanding these motives helps our Bellaire-based legal team anticipate defenses and track down evidence.

What Types of Hit-and-Run Cases Do Our Attorneys Handle?

Hit-and-run crashes take many forms, and our Houston personal injury attorneys have seen them all.

  • Rear-end or intersection collisions on Westheimer or in Midtown.
  • Pedestrian and bicycle strikes in crosswalks or bike lanes.
  • Drunk-driving hit-and-runs on I-610 after midnight.
  • Uninsured or unlicensed driver escapes that require UM claims.
  • Parking-lot or parked-car impacts with no eyewitnesses.
  • Crashes involving stolen vehicles or drivers fleeing other crimes.
  • Chain-reaction pileups on I-45 where the instigator slips away.
  • Fatal hit-and-runs that demand wrongful-death actions.

Whatever the scenario, our Houston hit-and-run accident attorneys at Goldenzweig Law Group marshal investigators, accident-reconstruction experts, and surveillance footage to build a compelling case.

What Compensation Can You Claim After a Hit-and-Run Crash?

A civil claim seeks to make you whole. Damages may include:

  • Medical expenses for emergency care, surgery, rehab, and future treatment.
  • Lost income and reduced earning capacity.
  • Vehicle repair or replacement under UM property damage coverage.
  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress such as anxiety or PTSD.
  • Wrongful-death damages—funeral costs, lost support, and companionship—when tragedy strikes a family.
  • Punitive damages when the driver’s conduct (e.g., drunk and fleeing) is especially reckless. Our attorneys quantify every loss so you demand the maximum allowed by law and policy limits.

How Does a Houston Hit-and-Run Lawyer Strengthen Your Case?

An experienced advocate changes the playing field. We:

  1. Investigate relentlessly. We retrieve camera footage, match paint transfers, canvass body shops, and interview witnesses to unmask the driver.
  2. Manage all insurance communication. Adjusters hear from us, not you, preventing recorded-statement traps.
  3. Document every loss. Medical experts and economists prove the true cost of your injuries.
  4. Negotiate and, if needed, litigate. We press for fair settlements and file suit well before deadlines.
  5. Work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover money. While you heal, our Houston hit-and-run accident attorney Stephen Goldenzweig shoulders the legal burden.

How Long Do You Have to File a Hit-and-Run Claim in Texas?

Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 gives most injury victims two years to file suit. If the driver’s identity is unknown, that period can pause until reasonable investigative efforts conclude, but courts interpret tolling narrowly. Prompt action ensures evidence is fresh and rights preserved, so contacting our Houston accident lawyers quickly is critical.

Why Choose Stephen Goldenzweig and Goldenzweig Law Group?

We combine skill, compassion, and personal service.

  • Focused experience. Stephen Goldenzweig has dedicated his career to representing Houston crash victims, including complex hit-and-run cases.
  • Proven success. Our firm routinely secures significant settlements and verdicts even when the at-fault driver vanished.
  • Client-centered care. We return calls, explain options plainly, and treat clients like family.
  • Attorney access. Your case is overseen by Stephen Goldenzweig—not shuffled to a file clerk.
  • No financial risk. Fees come only from money we recover for you. In short, the Houston hit-and-run accident attorneys at Goldenzweig Law Group blend courtroom tenacity with bedside empathy.

What Do Past Clients Say About Our Services?

“If Stephen has stuck with me directly and indirectly over the course of 6 years. I can assure you you will not be abandoned.” – George H.

“Absolutely fantastic group Stephen is one of those most knowledgeable attorneys I’ve met and is absolutely relentless in his pursuit of justice. I would not think twice about retaining his services should the need ever arise” – Alec K.

Who Is Attorney Stephen Goldenzweig?

Stephen Goldenzweig is the founder and lead trial attorney of Goldenzweig Law Group in Bellaire. For more than a decade, he has championed the rights of Houstonians injured by negligent drivers, with particular skill in challenging hit-and-run and other complex crash cases.

Ready to Talk?

Your recovery can begin today. Call Stephen Goldenzweig at 713-561-5003 for a free, no-obligation consultation, or visit us at 6575 West Loop South, Suite 420, Bellaire, TX 77401. We are ready to investigate, advocate, and help you reclaim your life after a Houston hit-and-run accident.