No one ever wants to be the victim of a hit-and-run. Unfortunately, these types of accidents happen every day. In fact, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are nearly 650,000 hit-and-runs every year in the United States. Being the victim of a hit-and-run is a scary experience. You may be left feeling helpless and alone. But it's important to know what to do �and who to call for help so that you can get the help you need and begin to heal.  The first thing you should do after you've been hit is pull over to the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights. This will let other drivers know that you're stopped and make it easier for them to avoid hitting you. Once you're safely off to the side of the road, take a moment to assess any damage that was done to your car and your own physical well-being. If you or anyone in your vehicle is injured, call 911 immediately.    

Call the police

Calling the police is the most important thing you can do after a hit and run. The police will help you file a report, which will be important for your insurance claim. They may also be able to track down the driver who hit you. In many states, leaving the scene of an accident is a felony, so it's important to get law enforcement involved as soon as possible.

 Get medical attention

Even if you don't think you're injured. It's better to be safe than sorry. Sometimes injuries from car accidents don't present themselves until days or even weeks later. A visit to the doctor or hospital will also provide you with documentation of your injuries, which will be important for your insurance claim.  

Gather evidence from the scene of the accident

If possible, try to write as much detail as you can remember that could help identify the fleeing driver's car Information such as make, model, or license plate number will be very useful for the police to identify the driver and also file your insurance claim. You should also take pictures of the damage to your car, get any witnesses' contact information, and write down anything else you remember about the accident or the driver who hit you.

Contact your insurance company as soon as possible 

Your insurance company will help you figure out what kind of coverage you have and how to file a claim. Your insurance company will likely have its own requirements when it comes to hit-and-run accidents, so be sure to follow their instructions as well. They may also have their own investigators who can try to track down the driver who hit you.

Seek counseling or therapy if you're struggling emotionally

 A hit and run can be a traumatic experience, and it's important to deal with those emotions in a healthy way so that they don't end up impacting other areas of your life.  

Being the victim of a hit and run is scary, but it's important to know what to do in this situation so that you can get help and begin to heal. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to stay calm and take some basic steps to protect yourself and your interests. By taking these steps, you will give yourself the best possible chance of getting justice after a hit-and-run accident. The most important thing is to call the police so that they can investigate the accident and file a report. You should also seek medical attention, even if you don't think you're injured, and gather evidence from the scene of the accident if possible. Once you've done those things, you can contact your insurance company to start working on a claim. And finally, don't hesitate to seek out counseling or therapy if you're struggling emotionally with what happened.  

Last but not least, give us a call! Our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you navigate this complicated process and ensure that you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Our law firm has extensive experience helping victims of hit and runs get justice, and we can help you too. Give us a call today for a free consultation!

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