Hit-and-Run Accident? What To Do Next
Matt explains why a hit-and-run does not automatically mean the case is over, and why fast evidence preservation matters.
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How fast should I request surveillance video after a hit-and-run?
Short Answer
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As soon as possible. Some surveillance systems overwrite footage within days, so waiting can make key evidence harder or impossible to recover.
Full Answer
Surveillance footage can be one of the most important forms of evidence in a hit-and-run, but it may not be saved for long. Businesses, apartment buildings, gas stations, parking lots, homes, and dashcams may capture useful footage. Ask for preservation quickly and document who you contacted, when you contacted them, and what they said.
Surveillance footage can be one of the most important forms of evidence in a hit-and-run, but it may not be saved for long. Businesses, apartment buildings, gas stations, parking lots, homes, and dashcams may capture useful footage. Ask for preservation quickly and document who you contacted, when you contacted them, and what they said.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-22
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