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Understanding the Rise of Hit-and-Run Accidents in Los Angeles

Personal Injury · By California Personal Injury Attorneys · May 21, 2026

Hit-and-run collisions are rising in Los Angeles. Understand the legal and practical challenges victims face and how California law protects your right to compensation.

A hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles occurs when a driver leaves the scene without providing contact or insurance information. California Vehicle Code requires drivers to stop and exchange information. Victims may pursue compensation through their own uninsured motorist coverage, and the state imposes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims under CCP §335.1. Hit-and-run accidents in Los Angeles represent one of the most frustrating and frightening experiences a driver, pedestrian, or cyclist can face. When a motorist flees the scene—leaving you injured, your vehicle…