This is the most important step, as the police will be able to investigate the accident and help you find the driver. When you contact the police, be sure to provide them with as much information as possible, including:
- The date, time, and location of the accident
- A description of the vehicle that hit you
- The direction of travel of the vehicle
- Any witnesses to the accident
- Any injuries you sustained
2. File a claim with your insurance company.
Your insurance company will also be able to help you find the driver of the other vehicle. They will typically do this by sending out a private investigator.
3. Hire a private investigator.
If the police and your insurance company are unsuccessful in finding the driver, you may want to consider hiring a private investigator. Private investigators can often find information that law enforcement and insurance companies cannot, and they can help you build a case against the driver who hit you.
4. Search for witnesses.
If you were not able to get the license plate number of the vehicle that hit you, you may be able to find witnesses who saw the accident. You can do this by:
- Posting on social media
- Talking to people in the area where the accident happened
- Contacting your local newspaper or TV station
5. Check surveillance cameras.
If there are any surveillance cameras in the area where the accident happened, you may be able to find footage that shows the accident. You can contact the businesses or government agencies that own the cameras and ask for a copy of the footage.
6. Be persistent.
Finding the driver of a hit-and-run accident can be difficult, but it is possible. Don't give up if you don't find the driver immediately. Keep following up with the police, your insurance company, and private investigators and eventually, you may be able to get justice.
