District of Columbia Hit and Run Accident Lawyers
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⚠️ Contributory Negligence State
District of Columbia follows contributory negligence rules. If you're found even 1% at fault, you may be barred from recovery. An experienced attorney is critical.
District of Columbia Hit and Run Accident Laws
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Fault System
Contributory negligence
Min Insurance
25/50/10
TNC Law
Enacted 2014
Hit and Run Insurance Coverage in District of Columbia
Period 1: App On, Waiting for Request
$50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident
Period 2: En Route to Pickup
$1,000,000 liability coverage
Period 3: Passenger in Vehicle
$1,000,000 liability coverage
District of Columbia Hit and Run Regulations
First jurisdiction to legalize Hit and Run (2014)
Key Points:
- Contributory negligence makes claims difficult
- First to officially legalize Hit and Run/Hit and Run
- Strict driver requirements
What You Should Know
- → One of highest Hit and Run usage rates per capita
- → Contributory negligence is a major hurdle for claims
- → Government workers and tourists drive huge demand
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Annual Hit and Run Accidents
2,400
Estimated in District of Columbia