If you are involved in a hit and run, it is important to remain calm and follow these steps:
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Stop the car in a safe location and assess the damage. If any passengers are in your vehicle, make sure they are OK and address any injuries before proceeding. The most important thing is ensuring you and your passengers are safe and unharmed.
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Call the police to make a report. Provide as much information as possible about the driver, car, and accident, including the license plate number, make and model of the car, and any other identifying details.
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Compile information. Take pictures of the damage to your car and any other cars involved, as well as the surrounding area. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
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Inform your insurance provider. Contact your insurance company as soon as possible to report the accident and provide them with all the information you have gathered.
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Seek medical attention if necessary. If you or anyone else involved in the accident is injured, seek medical attention immediately.
It is important to note that you should not follow the fleeing driver. Leaving the scene of the accident could put you in a compromising position, and you run the risk of getting into another accident or putting yourself in a dangerous situation without knowing the demeanor of the other driver. Instead, stay to talk to witnesses and the police.
