Hit and Run Accident: What to Do!
- 1. If you are driving, pull over and turn on your emergency lights.
- 2. Grab a pen and paper or your phone and write down as many details as you can remember. Or even try to get a photo of the other drivers license plate if they are still in view.
- 3. Call 911.
- 4. While waiting for the police, look for witnesses. Ask them to stay until the police come If they can’t, get their contact information.
- 1. Witness #1: Name/Phone/Email
- 2. Witness #2: Name/Phone/Email
- 3. Etc…
- 5. Begin taking photos of:
- 1. Your car at different angles
- 2. Take photos of your car relative to the street
- 3. Any pieces of your vehicle or the other vehicle that may have fallen on the road
- 6. Make a quick diagram of the accident site:
- 1. Streets, traffic signs, obstacles in the road
- 2. All directions of travel for cars and lane directions
- 3. Where the vehicle occupants were seated
- 7. Once the police have finished taking your statement and photos of the scene, call a tow truck if your car is inoperable.
- 8. Call BD&J at (855) 906-3699 for a free consultation!
