Residents of Zaporozhye explained what to do if the culprit of the accident fled

Residents of Zaporozhye were told how to act if the second participant of the road accident fled the scene of the accident. Automotive lawyer Lev Voropaev advised the victims as soon as possible to transfer to the traffic police information that will help to establish the driver and the car.

First of all, try to remember or write down the state number of the car. It is also important to pay attention to the appearance of the driver, his clothes and physique. No less useful can be information about the direction in which the car disappeared. All collected data should be promptly reported to law enforcement.

The lawyer recommends not to be limited to the initial statement, but to periodically learn about the progress of the administrative investigation and, if possible, assist in the search for the violator. According to the expert, in some cases, the victim can independently pay additional costs, for example, sending a telegram to the owner of the car with an invitation to draw up a protocol. However, this procedure is not mandatory by law.

If the culprit of the accident can be established, the victim will need to obtain the necessary documents in law enforcement agencies and contact the insurance company to resolve the issue of compensation for damage under OSAGO.

If the driver remains unknown, but it is possible to identify the car and its owner, the victim may consider going to court. The possibility of recovering damage will depend on the circumstances of the incident and the grounds for liability provided for by law.

After an accident, it is important to keep all information about the car and its owner. These data can help establish the circumstances of the accident and achieve compensation for the damage caused.