What to do if I hit a pedestrian who claimed that she was okay, and declined assistance so I left the scene but now received a letter from an investigator?
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What to do if I hit a pedestrian who claimed that she was okay, and declined assistance so I left the scene but now received a letter from an investigator?
I received a letter from an investigator wanting me to give information about the incident. What should I do?
Asked on September 4, 2012 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It is possible the pedestrian decided that she was hurt after the accident occurred. I would suggest you contact your own insurance carrier and get a claim established. Your auto insurance carrier should be able to assist you with your options and where you can go at this point.
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