When you drive, you make an unspoken agreement with the state, yourself, other drivers and pedestrians to obey the rules of the road. Unfortunately, this compliance doesn’t prevent accidents from happening. A personal injury lawyer in Illinois can help you recover financial compensation for damages caused by the car accident.
What Is a Hit-and-Run?
If ever you are involved in a collision, remain at the scene of the accident to swap information with the other drivers involved. You also need to speak to law enforcement when they respond. If you do not remain at the collision site, the accident gets categorized as a hit-and-run. Not only is it a traffic offense and unlawful, depending on the accident specifics, the law could also deem it a crime.
Provide Police With Any Details
If you are a hit-and-run car accident victim, the state laws are on your side and are in place to protect you. In the event of a collision, make sure the police get informed right away. That way they can start a search for the driver at fault and make out a police report.
Let the officer know of any information that can be useful in identifying the other vehicle. If you can provide information on the make and model of the automobile, give a driver description or one for the other occupants in the car, remember a license plate number or recall any other details, it can help.
What If You Get Injured?
Should the crash cause you an injury, make sure you get medical help as soon as possible. If at first you feel OK but later feel hurt following the shock and adrenaline rush, see a doctor immediately.
You don’t have to deal with a hit-and-run claim by yourself. An attorney will work to get you as much relief as you deserve and the full amount your claim is worth.
If you need a personal injury lawyer in Illinois, who can get the justice owed to you, contact the Law Office of Daniel E Goodman LLC today for a free consultation.
