Steps to Take after a Hit and Run Accident

Being injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence puts you in a very difficult position. If, however, the at-fault driver simply fled the scene, it amplifies the impact of their negligence and calls for prompt action. If you’ve been injured in a hit and run crash, don’t wait to consult with an experienced Kingstree hit and run accident attorney at The Law Offices of Cezar McKnight.

Step 1: Focus on Your Health

While you may feel a strong pull to go after the driver who caused you to be injured, doing so is not in your best interest. Instead, your focus should be on your well-being. This means getting over to the side of the road if possible and calling 911.

If the EMTs at the scene offer you emergency care or transportation, you should accept it. If not, you should get checked out by a medical professional as soon as it’s possible to do so. You are also advised to carefully follow your medical team’s instructions and to attend all follow-up appointments.

Step 2: Retain Skilled Legal Guidance Early On

From here, it is time to consult with a seasoned hit and run accident lawyer. You will look to your professional legal counsel to ably tackle a wide range of critical tasks.

Identifying the Driver Who Hit and Ran

Now that virtually every eyewitness of a car accident has a camera at the ready – in the form of a smartphone – it is more difficult for drivers who hit and run to remain anonymous. Other factors that make it less challenging to evade detection include dashcams, security cameras, and traffic cameras. The testimony of eyewitnesses and your own recollections could also help locate the missing driver.

Compiling the Evidence Necessary to Build a Strong Claim

You can count on your focused hit and run accident lawyer to gather the evidence necessary to build a solid claim on your behalf. In addition to the photographic evidence and eyewitness testimony mentioned above, this can include all the following:

• Physical evidence at the scene, such as skid marks, debris from the accident left on the road, and any paint transfer from the hit and run driver’s vehicle to your own
• Professional accident reconstruction models that visually depict how the accident happened
• The testimony of expert witnesses in related professional fields

Guiding You Skillfully through the Complex Claims Process

The claims process is even more challenging in hit and run cases. Your compassionate hit and run accident attorney, however, will take the steps necessary to help ensure that you receive just compensation. If the at-fault driver can’t be identified, you can expect your focused lawyer to file a strong claim with your own uninsured motorist coverage that South Carolina drivers are required to carry.

An Experienced Kingstree, SC, Hit and Run Accident Lawyer Is on Your Side

Cezar McKnight at The Law Offices of Cezar McKnight in Kingstree is an accomplished hit and run accident attorney who will leave no stone unturned in his focused pursuit of your claim’s best possible resolution. Learn more by contacting us online or calling us at 843-374-4529 today.