There is no form of an accident more infuriating than a hit-and-run. After all, any kind of automobile accident is likely going to put a cramp in your day, but hit-and-runs are especially infuriating since the other person decided to shirk responsibility and flee the scene.
The good news is that handling a hit-and-run accident is not altogether different from the regular variety. According to State Farm Insurance, the most important thing to keep in mind when you are handling a hit-and-run accident is to stay at the scene of the crash and try to talk with any available eyewitnesses.
Not cutting to the chase
When you are watching the other driver involved in your accident speed away and go around the corner, your first thought may be to give chase after them. However, this is never a good idea. If you leave the scene of the accident, this confuses eyewitnesses.
Instead, stay where you are. Of course, move your car out of the flow of traffic if you can do so. Make a call to the paramedics if anybody at the scene has sustained an injury. If not, call the non-emergency police number to file a police report. This will make dealing with your insurance later much more simple.
Asking for help
Eyewitnesses are especially helpful in hit-and-run accidents. Given how many people have smartphones, it is possible that somebody realized a hit-and-run accident was going on and got video or photo evidence of the other driver. This can help the police track the other driver down. Hit-and-run accidents are frustrating, but staying calm and acting logically will help alleviate the situation.
