Being hit by another driver is frightening.
Being hit by someone who immediately drives away can be even more confusing.
You may be left with injuries, vehicle damage, and no idea who caused the crash.
Call 911
Report the collision immediately.
Provide as much information as possible, including:
- Vehicle make
- Model
- Color
- License plate
- Direction of travel
- Driver description
- Location of the crash
Even a partial license plate can help investigators.
Look for Witnesses
Someone may have seen the collision or the fleeing vehicle.
Ask nearby drivers, pedestrians, businesses, or property owners whether they witnessed the crash.
Look for Cameras
Businesses and homes may have surveillance cameras that captured the collision.
Traffic cameras may also provide useful information depending on the location.
Because footage can be overwritten, identifying potential cameras quickly matters.
Seek Medical Treatment
Do not assume you are fine because you can walk away from the crash.
Injuries such as whiplash, concussions, and soft-tissue damage may develop later.
Medical records can also document the relationship between the crash and your injuries.
Your Uninsured Motorist Coverage May Matter
Mississippi law provides for uninsured motorist coverage and specifically addresses claims involving unknown vehicles.
That means an unidentified driver does not automatically mean you have no potential source of compensation.
Do Not Wait to Investigate
Hit-and-run cases can become harder to prove as time passes.
Witnesses forget details.
Video footage gets overwritten.
Vehicles are repaired.
Physical evidence disappears.
If you were injured in a hit-and-run in Jackson, Timbs Injury Law can help investigate the crash and determine whether uninsured motorist coverage or another legal avenue may apply.