{"id":430,"date":"2021-12-29T10:12:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T18:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=430"},"modified":"2021-12-29T10:12:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T18:12:08","slug":"what-should-you-do-after-a-hit-and-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/what-should-you-do-after-a-hit-and-run\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do After a Hit and Run?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic\nsituation, but when the at-fault driver flees the scene, an extra layer of\ncomplications is introduced. While Maryland law dictates that drivers must pull\nover after an accident takes place, that obviously does not always happen.\nDrivers may flee the scene due to a lack of car insurance, a lack of a valid\ndriver\u2019s license, or an outstanding warrant for arrest. In some cases, it\u2019s\npossible that the at-fault driver did not even realize a collision took place.\nIn any case, you deserve to receive full compensation after a hit and run.\nFollow these steps to maximize your chances of doing just that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Assess Yourself for Injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After a hit and run, or any type of auto crash takes place,\nyour first step should be to evaluate yourself for any injures. If you discover\nthat you are injured, be sure to call 911 right away.  If you end up requiring treatment, be sure to\nkeep all documentation and records relating to your injury, as they could be\ncrucial as you seek to gain compensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contacting the Police<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to requesting medical support if you require it,\nyou should also request a law enforcement response. This way, an officer can\nbegin investigating the accident and creating a police report. Naturally, you\nwill want to provide as much detail about the involved vehicle as you can\nrecall. One of our most important tips is to not pursue the fleeing driver.\nThat is because you could be putting yourself at risk and bypassing the\nopportunity to gather eyewitness accounts of the accident that could prove\nuseful to law enforcement and your case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather Evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to providing your best recollection of the other\ndriver who fled the scene (vehicle make, model, license state\/ number), you\nshould make an effort to document everything you can regarding the accident. Be\nsure to remember the time of the crash and take plenty of photos of the damage\nto your vehicle. Naturally, you can also ask others to photograph the scene if\nyou are unable to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inform Your Insurance Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to report the hit and run incident to your auto\ninsurance company within 24 hours of the crash. This will come in handy if you\nend up submitting a not-at-fault insurance claim in the coming days. At this\npoint, you will be able to get an idea of the deductible you can expect to\ncover to get your car fully repaired and safe to operate again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are You Dealing with the Aftermath of a Hit and Run? We Can Help.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you been involved in a hit and run incident? Don\u2019t go\nit alone! If you or a loved one experienced an injury, you deserve a skilled\nattorney who will get you the compensation that you deserve. Consult with an\nexperienced attorney like those of the Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence\ntoday by clicking here<\/a>\nor calling (410) 986-0088. Skype, Zoom and Facetime consultations are available\nas well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A hit and run incident introduces a whole new layer of complications in addition to the usual inconveniences of a crash. Maximize your recovery with these tips!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=430"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":432,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430\/revisions\/432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}