Being involved in a hit-and-run accident is a scary and frustrating experience. If you've been involved in such an accident, it's important to hire a hit-and-run lawyer so that you can be compensated for any damages you've suffered as a result.

Your lawyer is going to need a lot of information regarding you and your case to determine the best strategy for pursuing compensation. The following are six important things your hit-and-run lawyer needs to know about your case. 

The details of the incident

The first thing your hit-and-run lawyer will ask you about will be the details of the hit-and-run incident. This will include the time and place where the incident occurred.

Your lawyer will want to know if a police report was filed as a result of the incident. If a police report was filed, your lawyer will want to see it. 

The details of any communication you've had with your insurance company or the other driver

If you have filed a claim with your insurance company, your lawyer will probably want to know. Another thing to tell your lawyer about is any communication you have with the driver who fled the scene or any other drivers involved. 

The existence of any evidence

Your lawyer will need to gather as much evidence as possible to support your case. Evidence such as photographs of the accident scene and medical records if you suffered any injuries will be important. Eyewitness testimony is another important type of evidence that your lawyer will want to know about. 

The information you have (if any) about other drivers involved

In some hit-and-run accidents, numerous drivers are involved. If you were able to exchange contact and insurance information with some drivers involved in the incident, your lawyer should know about this. 

The costs you've incurred as a result of the incidence

The costs you've incurred due to property damage and medical expenses are an important detail to share with your lawyer. Your lawyer's goal is to get you compensated for these expenses, so knowing the details about them is important. 

The communication (if any) you've had with law enforcement

In addition to knowing about any police report, your lawyer should also know about any contact you've had with law enforcement. If law enforcement personnel have told you anything about the investigation to find the driver that fled the scene, you should tell your lawyer about this information.