What To Do After a Hit-And-Run Car Accident

 Have you or a friend been in a car accident where the other party just left the scene? This is called a hit-and-run and it is one of the most tedious forms of accidents because you’re left with a lot of unanswered questions. It’s pretty stressful and if you have no clue on how to deal with it, you’ll go crazy. This is why here at Toyota of Orlando, we’ve compiled a list of tips on how to deal with a hit-and-run accident.

 

Dealing With a Hit-And-Run Accident

#1: Make sure no one is hurt

Assess everyone’s well-being immediately after the occurrence. Check to see if any emergency medical services are needed, if so, dial 911 right away.

#2: Move your car out of the way

Whether you're on the highway or on a main road, try to move your Orlando Toyota away from the road—especially if it’s in the way of traffic. Don’t risk getting hit by another vehicle because your car is in the middle of the road. You’ll also want to make sure it’s visible to other Orlando drivers. Turn on your hazard lights and if you have flares or road triangles, you’ll want to bring those out too.

#3: Call the police and document everything

The police will assist you with filing the police report—you’ll need this for insurance purposes. Don’t forget to write down every detail of the accident. Where did it happen? At what time? What day? And what events lead to the accident? This information will help both the police and the insurance company.

#4: Look for witnesses

Make an effort to find witnesses that are willing to make a statement. If you are able to do so, save their contact information in case you need more details in the future.

#5: Tie up loose ends

If you need to go to the doctor, do so as soon as possible. This way if you have injuries, it could all be documented along have a course of treatment plan so that your insurance can help cover it. You should also file a claim with your insurance as soon as you can. Be sure to let them know it was a hit-and-run.

Let Our Body Shop Help You With Repairs

All in all, going through a hit-and-run car accident can really bring in stress to your week. The best thing to do is to stay calm and follow all of the aforementioned. If your Orlando Toyota became a victim to a hit-and-run accident, make moves right away! When it’s time to choose a body shop, tell your insurance company you want US to do your repairs. Stop by our Certified Collision Center at Toyota of Orlando. We’re open Monday through Saturday and located at 3575 Vineland Rd just off I-4 near Millenia Mall. You can also call (407)659-2040 to schedule an appointment and have your car examined by one of our Collision Center techs.