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Involved In a Hit and Run in Ontario?<\/h2>\n

Hit and run accidents are more common than what people realize. While we all want to think that honesty is going to win out in the end, many people who are involved in a hit and run accidents simply leave the scene and never speak of what happened again. It leaves the victims feeling even more alone and if the hit and run involved a bicyclist or a pedestrian, it can mean dealing with injuries for the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n

For drivers of vehicles, they need to remember that a<\/span> hit and run<\/span><\/a> is against the law. When you hit someone or even a car, the law requires that you stop and stay at the scene until the authorities arrive or the driver and you exchange insurance information. You are responsible for what damage is caused! But, what happens when you are the victim of a hit and run? While there are several types of hit and runs, we are going to focus on those associated with pedestrians.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What to do When You\u2019re Involved in a Hit and Run?<\/h3>\n

The scenario is that you are walking across the street, you have the right of way and then out of nowhere, a car hit you. For a split second you are lying on the ground and then you hear the car speed away, tires squealing. Unfortunately, this is a stereotypical scene when talking about a hit and run. How should you respond? Here are some steps that you can take if you become the victim in this situation.<\/span><\/p>\n