After a hit-and-run pedestrian or bicycle accident, everything is chaotic. However, knowing how to respond in the chaos could potentially help you personal injury case after the fact.
Here are three important steps that should be taken in the moments and days following a bicycle hit-and run-accident.
- Receive Medical Attention – Visit a doctor immediately, even if you feel you aren’t seriously injured, and obey all recovery instructions. Your insurance company will use your medical records to verify the severity of any injuries you may have received.
- File a Police Report – The police can begin an investigation into the vehicle that caused the hit-and-run accident. This report will also provide evidence of your personal injury claims.
- Call Your Insurance Company – Let your insurance company know of your accident as soon as possible. You may be able to receive compensation in the meantime from your own policy.
If your insurance company decides to cut you short on your compensation, hiring a personal injury attorney should be your next step.
Further reading: Important Steps to Take Following a Hit and Run Car Accident.
