If you were hurt in a hit-and-run collision, call a car accident lawyer sooner rather than later. Because the driver did not remain at the scene, your personal injury case will be inherently more complicated than the typical car accident claim, but it may still be possible to recover compensation for all resulting damages. To increase your chances of securing a settlement following a wreck with a hit-and-run driver, take the following steps. 

What to Do if You’re Struck by a Motorist Who Left the Scene

1. Pull Over

Do not attempt to follow the fleeing driver. Doing so is not only incredibly dangerous but could also end with you facing criminal charges for leaving the scene of an accident, too. Instead, pull over immediately and call the police. Officers deal with hit-and-run accidents on a fairly regular basis and have all kinds of strategies for identifying motorists who flee the scene. 

2. Gather Evidence 

While waiting for police to arrive, write down everything you remember about the vehicle in question, including its make, model, and license plate number. Then get out of your car to photograph any damage and look for eyewitnesses. Ask them what they saw, and write down their comments underneath your own notes. If they can’t stay to give officers a statement, get their names and phone numbers so your lawyer can follow up. 

3. Call an Attorney 

Once police exhaust all the resources at their disposal, they’re unlikely to prioritize your case. If you turn to a seasoned law firm for guidance, though, you can be sure their legal team will conduct a thorough investigation and see your claim through to the end. And even if your lawyer isn’t able to identify the liable party, they’ll help you pursue other avenues of compensation, such as filing a claim with your own insurance provider.

If you were hurt in a hit-and-run accident in Georgia, turn to the resourceful lawyers at McClure, Ramsay, Dickerson & Escoe LLP. Based in Toccoa, this firm has been representing clients throughout northeast Georgia for more than a century. In that time, they have established a reputation in the community for providing strategic and attentive counsel while offering unparalleled service. Their attorneys are well-versed in personal injury law, criminal defense, estate planning, insurance defense, general litigation, and real estate law. Learn more about their personal injury expertise on their website. To get in touch with a lawyer on their team, call (706) 886-3178.