What should I do if I’m a victim of a hit-and-run car accident in Chicago?

Stephen J. Phillips: Get medical attention if you need it, then contact the police right away. Police now have tools, including cameras, that can help them track down the vehicle or driver.

Attorney Stephen J. Phillips · Car Accidents · 34-second answer

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If you’re the victim of a hit and run, the first and most important thing to do is to get medical attention if you need it. The next most important thing to do is to contact the police right away. In today’s day and age, there are a lot of tools that are available to the police that allow them to track vehicles using cameras or other devices. And oftentimes, they can track down the vehicle or the person that hits you.

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