{"id":375,"date":"2021-04-21T16:26:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T16:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jdsilvalaw.com\/?p=375"},"modified":"2023-03-07T16:51:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T22:51:50","slug":"hit-and-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jdsilvalaw.com\/blog\/car-accidents\/hit-and-run\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do After a Hit and Run in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hit and run accidents are among the most common types of car accidents in Texas, and they often leave victims scared and unsure of what to do next. The experienced hit and run accident lawyers at J.D. Silva and Associates are here to answer any questions you may have about your accident for free. If you were hit by a driver who fled the scene of an accident, take these important steps:<\/p>\n
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Calling emergency services to report the incident.<\/li>\n
If you have been injured, seek immediate treatment from the emergency medical personnel who arrive at the scene of the accident.<\/li>\n
Try to remember everything you can about the vehicle that hit you, including the make, model, and color.<\/li>\n
If you saw the driver, try to remember details about their appearance, including if they were male or female, younger or older, had dark or light hair, etc. All of these details will help the police locate and identify the vehicle and offending driver that caused the car crash.<\/li>\n
Take pictures of the scene of the accident, including your vehicle and any property damage sustained.<\/li>\n
If there were witnesses, ask for their contact information and ask if they saw the vehicle that hit you.<\/li>\n
If you are able to, take a moment to walk around the area near where the accident took place, looking for security cameras that may have recorded the incident. This evidence could be essential in finding the at-fault driver and pursuing legal action against them.<\/li>\n
After gathering as much information as possible, inform your auto insurance provider about the accident. In Texas, if you involved in a hit and run accident, you can still make a claim under your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n