I was a victim of a hit and run collision. Am I entitled to more than the value of my car? 4 Answers as of January 30, 2012

Speaking with a lawyer would be wise. You would be entitled to damages, which would include the loss of the vehicle, any loss of income, medical costs, or anything else that you are out of pocket as a result of the accident.

If you really have no physical injury then all you have is the property damage. Doesn't your own insurance company have responsibility? Your insurer would then make the woman's insurer pay. What could a lawyer do?

I imagine you might get som extra compensation for assault / negligent infliction of emotional distress from the act of being hit. It would not be much. That would be the only amount in excess of the value of the car except for loss of use. [rentl car etc.] Do not necessarily need an attorney. The small amount of personal injury can be gotten via a small claims suit. Should be able to recover the damage to the vehicle through D/driver's insurance and , see the DA - victim witness for any amount not covered for economic damages . [The emotional distess is non-economic [Penal Code 1202.4, I think]

If you did not sustain bodily injury, your claim is limited to the damage to your car and value for loss of use for your car.