Hit and Run Accident Lawyers

After a hit-and-run accident, you may be in shock; you may also have suffered significant injuries and damage to your vehicle or other property. In order to protect your legal rights, there are a number of steps you should take:

• First and foremost, move to safety and call for help and medical attention. Be sure you get checked out thoroughly, as there are many different injuries that are not apparent right away but may be found with prompt medical attention.
• Call the police immediately to report the accident, and make sure you share any information you may have or remember about the other party. No matter how insignificant or unimportant a piece of information may seem, it may be crucial not only to finding the identity of the person who hit you but also to establishing a successful claim in court.
• Write everything down. Memorialize in writing such important information as the date and time, the location of the accident, and any information about the vehicle that hit you, such as make, model, color, and license plate number, even if you can only remember a part of it.
• Talk to anyone at the scene. Speak with any witnesses that were present at the scene of the hit-and-run accident. Record their statements, or ask them to provide a written statement of what they observed at the scene. Be sure you obtain contact information for follow-up.
• Check to see if the other driver left a note before they took off with any pertinent information. Also, check to see if there are any security cameras nearby that could be used to help you piece together what happened and establish a claim.
• Call your insurance company to report the accident as soon as possible. Discuss the process of filing a claim, but do not share any statements or information about liability or fault — even with your own insurer.
• Get in touch with a lawyer. Contact a knowledgeable car accident lawyer who has significant experience with hit-and-run cases, so that you can get a clear picture of your legal rights and options. Discuss with them the steps to take in your case and the process of filing a claim, so that you can recover compensation for the damages you have incurred.
• Continue to seek the medical attention you need. Whether it be a hospital stay, medical testing and imaging, or visits with doctors and specialists, it is imperative that you receive the care you need to help you recover.
• Keep meticulous records of the accident, your injuries, and your recovery. Save any correspondence, reports, medical records, and bills or invoices that have to do with your personal injuries or damage to your property.