{"id":1001,"date":"2021-09-01T16:46:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T16:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prontoinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2021-09-01T16:50:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T16:50:51","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-im-the-victim-of-a-hit-and-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prontoinsurance.com\/blog\/what-should-i-do-if-im-the-victim-of-a-hit-and-run\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do If I\u2019m the Victim of a Hit-and-Run?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>What Should I Do If I\u2019m the Victim of a Hit-and-Run?<\/h1>\n<p>Car accidents, no matter how minor, can be as stressful as they are frightening. However, few are as rage-inducing as a hit-and-run accident. You see, in most situations, drivers involved in accidents can navigate their crashes in a respectful manner. <\/p>\n<p>They can exchange information, determine the well-being of their passengers, and find a conclusion to their situation. By driving away, culprits in hit-and-run accidents deny this opportunity to their victims. So, what should you do in the event of a hit-and-run accident? <\/p>\n<h3>Pronto Insurance has the information you need!<\/h3>\n<p>The Dos and Don\u2019ts<br \/>\nAt Pronto Insurance, we strongly suggest you follow this list:<\/p>\n<h3>Do:<\/h3>\n<li>Contact emergency personnel if there are any injuries at the scene of the accident.<\/li>\n<li>Contact us.<\/li>\n<li>Gather as much information as you possibly can, including license plate numbers, vehicle info, photos of the scene and damages, and the location, date, and time.<\/li>\n<li>Ask witnesses if they\u2019re willing to provide any additional information about the accident (get their name and contact info for future reference).<\/li>\n<p> <\/br><\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t:<\/h3>\n<li>Pursue the vehicle that hit you.<\/li>\n<li>Leave the area.<\/li>\n<li>Wait to contact the police.<\/li>\n<li>Wait to contact us.<\/li>\n<h3>Protection You Can Count On<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready for the protection you deserve against hit-and-runs or any other types of car accidents, then contact Pronto Insurance today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Should I Do If I\u2019m the Victim of a Hit-and-Run? Car accidents, no matter how minor, can be as stressful as they are frightening. However, few are as rage-inducing as a hit-and-run accident. You see, in most situations, drivers involved in accidents can navigate their crashes in a respectful manner. 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