While you should call the police after an any accident, that isn’t always possible or there are other obstacles in your way. If you didn’t call the police, or if you didn’t get a police report after a hit and run accident, you can still pursue a personal injury claim.
There are many reasons that you may not call police. You may have been too upset or nervous. You may have thought it wasn’t necessary since the other driver left the scene. You may have though the damage wasn’t serious. Or, you may have been in a rural area far from civilization and not want to wait until an officer arrived on scene.
Regardless of the reason that you didn’t get a police report filed, you will need to make sure that you do everything you can to preserve evidence and gather supporting documentation for your personal injury claim against the liable party. There are some kinds of evidence that can be more effective than others as you proceed with your claim.
Evidence To Use In Place Of A Police Report
If you have been involved in a hit and run, but you don’t have a police report you can still gather supporting evidence and documentation. You will need to evidence to show that you suffered damages and injuries in this accident and to prove how this accident took place.
Always get photos of the accident scene. This will show the point of impact and the damages suffered by your car. Ask any witnesses to provide written statements regarding what they saw and get the names of any witnesses as well as their contact details.
Jot down notes about the accident while it is fresh in your mind. Make note of the point of impact, the color and make and model of vehicle, its direction of travel, and anything else that you can recall about your crash with the vehicle that left the scene. The more information that you can have, the stronger your claim. Keep medical bills, medical records, damage repair estimates, rental car receipts, and any tow bills. The more evidence and support that you have, the better of you will be with your claim to recover damages.
How A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Win Your Claim
If you have suffered damages in a hit and run, you will want to pursue a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your damages. A personal injury lawyer will help you gather supporting evidence and documentation to build a strong claim. The insurance will have legal representation looking out for them, so it is only logical to have an attorney looking out for you.
When you retain a lawyer, you will not have to pay anything out of pocket. Instead, your attorney will take the case on a contingency basis. That means that your lawyer will not get paid until you recover compensation through a judgment or a settlement. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form today!
