{"id":241296,"date":"2022-07-19T02:30:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dooleynoted.com\/?p=241296"},"modified":"2022-07-07T15:35:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T20:35:24","slug":"what-to-do-after-a-hit-and-run-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dooleynoted.com\/what-to-do-after-a-hit-and-run-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do After a Hit-and-Run in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

No one wants to deal with a car accident, but hit-and-runs are incredibly stressful. If you were just involved in a hit-and-run, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Unfortunately, hit-and-runs happen far too often. This blog post will share what to do after a hit-and-run in Texas. We want you to be as prepared as possible if this happens. First, it’s essential to stay calm and collected. Then, you’ll want to reach out for help. There are ways to receive assistance. We want you to know your rights if this unfortunate event happens to you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Hit-and-Run in Texas?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Anytime a driver gets in an accident resulting in a person’s injury or vehicle damage, they’re required to stop. They must do two things: (1) give their information and (2) provide any necessary help. If a driver doesn’t do either of these actions, they’ve committed a hit and run. In other words, it’s the act of knowingly causing an accident and leaving the scene without providing any information or assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaving the scene of an accident is a severe offense in Texas. The penalties for doing so could be harsh, especially if the crash injures someone. In most jurisdictions, a hit-and-run is a misdemeanor. However, if they fatally injured someone, the consequences result in a felony. Unfortunately, Texas ranks number eight for the most hit-and-runs in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Texas Laws?<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the last few years, Texas has placed stricter laws for hit-and-runs. However, it all depends on the level of damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If they caused vehicle damage that’s less than $200, they would receive up to a $500 dollar fine. But, this is if the police catch the driver. When the accident caused over $200 of damage, the fine can go up to $2,000 and 6 months of jail time. If they caused injuries, they could face up to 5 years in jail and a $5000 fine. Further, if they seriously injured or killed someone, they would receive a fine and could go to prison for 20 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Information Texas Requires After an Accident<\/b><\/h4>\n

After an accident, Texas requires individuals to provide certain information to the other person involved in the accident. If someone fails to give this information or leaves the accident scene, they are breaking the law.<\/span><\/p>\n

The required information includes:<\/span><\/p>\n