What should I do if the other driver leaves the scene?
Call 911, do not chase the driver, document the vehicle, look for witnesses or cameras, get medical care, and contact your insurance company about uninsured motorist coverage.
A hit-and-run can become both a criminal matter and an insurance claim. Try to record the license plate, vehicle color, make, model, direction of travel, and any identifying features. Do not follow the fleeing driver because that can create more danger. Look for nearby businesses, homes, traffic cameras, dashcams, parking lot cameras, or witnesses. In Alabama, uninsured motorist coverage may apply to certain hit-and-run claims depending on the policy and facts. These cases require careful documentation because there may be no at-fault driver available to identify or sue immediately.
