What to do in the case of an accident (discussion)

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80% of witnesses pull out if there is a chance it will go to court! (Police and lawyers have confirmed this phenomenon is the most common occurrence) Get as many as you are able, and most importantly try and get someone who actually saw the point of impact. if someone was passing by and heard the crash or saw the guy drive away it aint gonna cut it.

You are more than likely going to be fobbed off with a default police letter stating how sorry they are, and its a shame nothing can be done. Too bad, so sad kinda story. There is a lil something called 'dereliction of duty' if your case has been mis-handled...obviously being nice always gets you futher, faster!

I'd always summon witnesses to a trial if someone had been hurt in an accident. Witness warrants are available if they fail to answer the summons -- which means arresting the witness and bringing them to court in custody.