What Should You Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Georgia?

After a hit-and-run accident in Georgia, put safety first. Move to a safer location if you can do so safely, call 911 when anyone may be injured or emergency assistance is needed, and seek appropriate medical attention for pain, new symptoms, or any health concern. Do not follow the other vehicle. Instead, focus on the details you can safely observe, such as the vehicle’s direction of travel, color, make or model, damage, license plate characters, and any distinguishing features.

Report the crash promptly and preserve the basics. Georgia law addresses reporting accidents that involve injury, death, or apparent property damage of $500 or more, and the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crash Report is the official crash-report document used by Georgia law-enforcement agencies. Keep the report number, responding agency, photographs of your vehicle and the scene, witness names and contact information, medical paperwork, repair estimates, and communications in one organized place. A short written timeline can also help preserve details while they are fresh.

Insurance questions after a hit-and-run depend on the policy and the facts. Georgia’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance explains that uninsured motorist insurance can protect you when an uninsured driver causes an accident, but coverage and notice requirements should be reviewed under the specific policy. The Stein Firm offers a free case review to discuss the accident facts and the information you have available. This article provides general information only and is not legal advice.