--- title: How to Handle Hit and Run Accidents in Nashville description: How to handle a hit-and-run accident. 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One moment you’re going about your day, and the next you’re dealing with injuries, property damage, and a driver who has disappeared. Nashville sees its share of traffic incidents every year, and when someone flees the scene, the emotional toll can be even heavier.  [![Schedule Your FREE Consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4679191/2068e0cc-58dd-4f38-bef9-664c5eee181a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4679191/2068e0cc-58dd-4f38-bef9-664c5eee181a) ## What to Do Immediately After a Hit-and-Run in Nashville Being involved in a [hit-and-run](https://news.bartdurham.com/blog/2018/02/how-to-deal-with-a-hit-and-run-accident) can be shocking and leave you feeling disoriented. In those first moments, what you do can make a big difference for your safety and for any future claim. - **Ensure your safety first.** If possible, move your vehicle (or yourself) out of traffic risk and to a safe place. If you’re injured or unsure, stay put and wait for help.  - **Call 911 immediately.** Even if the other vehicle fled, you need police on scene to document the accident. This makes it easier later to file a proper report. - **Get what you can — now.** Try to jot down or photograph anything you remember: make, model, color or license plate (if you saw it), the direction the other vehicle fled, time, weather, traffic signals, debris, skid marks — anything. Eyewitnesses or nearby security cameras may help, so collect witness names and contact info if possible. [Collecting evidence right away](https://news.bartdurham.com/blog/collecting-and-documenting-information-after-an-auto-accident) preserves details that may fade or be lost. ## Report the Accident — Don’t Wait Once the immediate urgency passes: - **File a police report.** Even if the other driver left the scene, notify authorities. Under Tennessee law, accidents that result in injury, death, or significant property damage must be reported. For hit-and-runs, early reporting helps police start their investigation while witnesses and evidence are still fresh. - **If needed, file an additional written report.** In Tennessee, when damages exceed thresholds (e.g. property damage over $1,500 or injury), you must file an “Owner/Driver Report” to the Department of Safety within 20 days. - **Notify your insurance company as soon as possible.** Don’t delay calling your insurer just because the other driver is unknown; many policies have strict reporting windows. Include the police report number and any evidence you collected. Prompt reporting protects your legal and insurance rights, even if the at-fault driver isn’t immediately identified. 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Under Tennessee law, you have rights even when the other driver is never found. - **You can seek compensation even if the other driver fled.** If you have uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, your own policy may cover damages in hit-and-run cases where the other driver is never located. - **You have the right to a fair legal process.** A hit-and-run is a criminal offense under Tennessee law when a driver fails to stop, provide information, or render aid. - **You can pursue civil damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering),** even when fault is unknown — especially if you document the crash, get treatment, and preserve evidence. Having a [Nashville accident attorney](https://news.bartdurham.com/blog/how-to-get-compensation-after-a-crash) significantly improves your odds of making a successful claim because insurance companies and investigators may try to downplay or deny hit-and-run claims, especially when the other driver is missing. [![Schedule Your FREE Consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4679191/2068e0cc-58dd-4f38-bef9-664c5eee181a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4679191/2068e0cc-58dd-4f38-bef9-664c5eee181a) ## Why You Might Need a Nashville Accident Attorney Hit-and-run accidents often involve more complexity than standard crashes. Without the other driver present, building a convincing case can be challenging. That’s where a seasoned legal team can make a real difference. - **Legal requirements, deadlines and reporting paperwork are strict.** Missing the 20-day written report deadline or failing to notify insurance promptly could jeopardize your rights. A lawyer helps ensure no box is left unchecked. - **Proving injury, damages, and causation requires documentation.** Medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photos — a good attorney knows how to gather and present this information professionally. - **Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage or other insurance scenarios may apply.** Skilled attorneys help you navigate insurance policy language and fight for compensation, even when the at-fault driver can’t be identified. If you’ve been involved in a hit-and-run, consulting a [qualified Nashville accident attorney](https://bartdurham.com/attorneys/) can help protect your rights and financial recovery. ### Bart Durham Injury Law: Expert Nashville Accident Attorney If you’ve been injured — or suffered serious property damage — in a hit-and-run in Nashville, Bart Durham Injury Law is ready to help. - **We are an** **established law firm** with decades of experience representing injured people in car accidents, pedestrian collisions, truck wrecks, and other serious personal injury cases. - **We offer** **free initial consultations** and handle cases on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you don’t pay attorney fees unless they recover compensation for you. - **Our team can help** gather evidence, file the required reports, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. 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