I was injured in a hit and run accident, there is nothing I can do though right?
At first thought, if you do not know the identity of the other driver, how could you possibly collect compensation from him or her? While this is technically true, the unknown driver is not the only possible source of compensation for your injuries. By law, every insurance policy issued in the State of Illinois must have uninsured motorist protection. This means that you may be able to collect compensation through your own insurance policy (or if you were a passenger, the insurance policy of the driver of your vehicle). Uninsured motorist benefits pay injury-related damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain...
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