If you are ever hurt in a hit-and-run crash, take these steps to ensure your health and safety and to help as you file a claim.
- Call 911: Alert local authorities about what happened. This ensures there’s an official police report created and first responders can provide aid.
- Get Information from Witnesses: If there are any witnesses who saw you get hit or run off the road by the other vehicle, get their contact information.
- Document the Site of the Incident: Take photos and videos of the scene of the crash, your injuries, collision debris in the road, your vehicle or other belongings, and all of your surroundings. Take a mix of closeups, medium shots, and long shots.
- Seek Medical Attention: Even if you seem fine after the incident, go get checked out by a doctor to establish a connection between potential injuries and the crash. If you are offered an ambulance ride, take it.
- Speak with a Hit-and-Run Injury Lawyer: Make sure to speak with a hit-and-run attorney as soon as possible so you can secure as much compensation as possible.
