One of the most prevalent myths out there about auto accident attorneys is that they cannot help you if you were involved in a hit-and-run car accident that left you injured. This is not the truth, and actually is the opposite of the truth. If you were involved in a car accident that left you injured, auto accident attorneys can be invaluable if it was a hit-and-run accident. Here are a few of the ways an attorney can help you if you were injured in a hit-and-run car accident. 

Helping You Identify the Vehicle With Any Information You Have

After an auto accident, you should try to preserve as much information as possible. This is especially important if a driver hits you and you notice they are driving away. When possible, try to snap a picture of the other car with your phone and/or write down any portion of the license plate that you can identify. If you have any portion of the license plate and know the make and/or model of a vehicle, an auto accident attorney may be able to track the vehicle down, allowing you to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. 

Finding Witnesses 

Another way that auto accident attorneys can help you if you were involved in a hit and run is by working to find witnesses who may have seen the accident. They may put ads on social media websites or neighborhood watch apps. They may put up flyers or may canvas the area where you were hit. Witnesses may be able to provide information about the type of car, what the driver looked like, and even potential license plate information. 

Subpoenaing Camera Footage

These days, cameras are being placed in a lot of places. They may be hung on traffic lights, be placed outside of business, or even be hung outside of homes. An auto accident attorney may work to subpoena any camera footage near the accident scene to try to identify the driver who hit and injured you. 

Going After Anyone With Liability For the Accident

Lastly, despite their best efforts, not every attorney can find every hit-and-run driver. If this happens, an attorney may look to see if there are any other entities that may be liable for your accident. For example, if poor road conditions played a role in the accident, the city or county may be liable for the poor road conditions, and thus, your injuries. A lawyer will work to bring anyone responsible for injuries to court, helping you recover any money you may be entitled to. 

If you were involved in an auto accident that left you injured, auto accident attorneys can help you recover any money that you may be entitled to. This includes helping you to track down a potential hit-and-run driver or any other entities that may be responsible for your injuries. Reach out to an auto accident attorney as soon as possible following a car accident so they can get to work helping you. 

For more information, contact auto accident attorneys near you.

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