Involved In A Hit And Run Accident? 4 Steps To Take To Recover From The Incident

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Now that the holidays are here, you might have thought that finding the perfect gift was your biggest worry. That is, until you were involved in a hit-and-run accident. Car accidents are bad enough without the other driver fleeing the scene. When that happens, you may be feel like you've got no options available to you. However, if you were able to get a look at the license plate before the other driver fled the scene, you have more than you thought you did; you have a way of tracking down the responsible party. If you've been involved in a hit-and-run accident, here are four things you need to do right away:

File a Police Report

If you've been involved in a car accident, and the other driver fled the scene, the first thing you need to do is file a police report; even if you weren't able to get the drivers information. You can provide the police with the license plate number, description of the car, as well as a description of the driver. The police department can do their own investigation to identify the responsible party. 

Request Witness Information

When it comes to a hit-and-run accident, witnesses are crucial. Unfortunately, you might not have thought to take down witness statements and information at the time of the accident. If that's the case, there are other ways to go about obtaining that information. One way is through social media. Post a story on your social media account regarding the accident. Provide details of where the accident occurred, the date and time of the accident, and the types of cars involved in the accident. Once your friends and family begin sharing the story, you may be able to locate witnesses who are willing to come forward with vital information.

Notify Your Insurance Company

If you've been involved in a hit-and-run accident, you'll need to notify your insurance company. They can help you take care of the repairs to your vehicle. If you have the license plate number to the other vehicle, they can also track down the driver. 

Hire an Attorney

Finally, if your holidays have been marred by a car accident involving a hit-and-run driver, you need to hire a car accident attorney as soon as possible. You're going to need an advocate to help you through the process of filing insurance claims and searching for the driver responsible for your hit-and-run accident.


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