Insurance Issues

What Should You Do After a Hit-and-Run?

Steps to protect yourself after a driver leaves the scene.

Published 2026-08-18 · Last updated 2026-08-18 · Author: Platform Legal Content Team · Attorney reviewed: Not yet reviewed
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Call law enforcement, write down anything you remember about the vehicle, and look for cameras at nearby businesses or intersections.

Notify your insurer and ask about uninsured motorist coverage. Do not assume there is no recovery path just because the other driver has not been identified.

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Can uninsured motorist coverage help?

It may, depending on your policy and the facts of the crash.

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