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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What if I only got part of the license plate?
Short Answer
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A partial plate can still help, especially when combined with vehicle color, make, model, direction of travel, location, time, cameras, and witness statements.
Full Answer
Do not assume a partial license plate is useless. Write it down immediately and pair it with every detail you remember: vehicle color, make, model, body damage, bumper stickers, direction of travel, intersection, time, and witness information. Police, insurance investigators, or attorneys may be able to combine those details with camera footage or other evidence.
Do not assume a partial license plate is useless. Write it down immediately and pair it with every detail you remember: vehicle color, make, model, body damage, bumper stickers, direction of travel, intersection, time, and witness information. Police, insurance investigators, or attorneys may be able to combine those details with camera footage or other evidence.
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