What To Do If You're Involved In A Hit-And-Run

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• A hit-and-run is defined as an accident after
  which a driver leaves the scene of the crash
  before any information can be exchanged. Examples
  include
• A car hits a pedestrian, then speeds away.
• A car hits a parked vehicle and leaves without
  leaving contact information.
• Two drivers collide and one flees the scene
  rather than pull over and exchange information.

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• Usually, damage and medical claims related to a
  hit-and-run are paid for by your own car
  insurance company.
• Note For this reason, it is important to try and
  gather enough information to prove that your case
  is not fraudulent.
• If you are injured in a hit-and-run, the
  assistance of a personal injury lawyer can help
  you seek damages to cover your medical bills,
  related expenses, and lost wages.

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• The most important thing you can do as the victim
  of a hit-and-run is obtain as much information as
  possible.
• If you have been seriously injured, ask someone
  to call 911. If you are not injured you need to
  document the following
• The color, make, and model of the vehicle
• License plate number of the fleeing vehicle
• Any other identifying information such as the
  drivers appearance.
• Check the scene for any other witnesses who may
  be able to validate your story and get their
  contact information.

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If you are not seriously injured, call the police
to come to the scene of the accident. This is
very helpful to have in the insurance claims
process. Before you leave the scene of the
hit-and-run, take note of the location and time
at which the accident occurred, and take pictures
(including pictures of your car and any telltale
signs left by the other vehicle). When youve got
the accident report and information together,
contact your insurance company to file a
hit-and-run claim.
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First and foremost, seek medical attention for
any injuries you may have sustained (even if you
think you feel okay, you may need to be examined
for a concussion, broken bones, internal
bleeding, organ damage, etc). As much as you can,
try to remember or take note of the same
information mentioned on the previous slides. If
other witnesses come to your aid, be sure to get
their contact information for future reference.
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If 911 has not already been called to respond to
your situation, call the police to obtain an
accident report. When youve been cleared by
medical professionals and have all your
information in order, contact an experienced
personal injury attorney to file a hit-and-run
claim. Your injury attorney will help you seek
damages for your medical bill concerns.
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Even with the most information you could gather,
youre already at a disadvantage without the
other persons cooperation. If youve been
injured in a hit-and-run, you have every legal
right to sue the other driver for punitive
damages as a result of their reckless behavior.
An experienced car accident lawyer can support
you throughout your claim, as well as seek the
compensation you deserve from the offending
driver.
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If you or someone you know has been involved in a
hit-and-run, you need to CALL [phone]
NOW to speak to an experienced injury attorney
for FREE. For more information, visit our
website at www.shumanlegal.com.
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Since 1996, the Law Offices of Marc J. Shuman
Associates has been helping hit-and-run victims,
all injured victims and their families navigate
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recovery.
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• http//www.dmv.org/tips-for-handling-a-hit-and-run
  -driver-claim.php
• https//www.esurance.com/info/claims/hit-and-run-c
  laims
• http//www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/auto-accident/
  liability-compensation-hit-run.html