Source checked: July 14, 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Step 1: report and document
Call law enforcement, request medical help, and write down the time, location, direction of travel, vehicle description, plate fragments, and witness names. Nearby camera footage can disappear fast.
Step 2: get medical proof
A delayed diagnosis can give the insurer room to argue the crash did not cause the injury. Keep emergency, urgent care, imaging, prescription, and follow-up records.
Step 3: check your own coverage
If the driver is not found or has no usable insurance, uninsured motorist coverage may matter. Arizona insurers must offer UM/UIM coverage under ARS 20-259.01.
Where this fits on the site
This article supports the Arizona car accident lawyer guide.
Talk through the facts before you sign anything.
A hit-and-run claim often turns into a UM/UIM and evidence-preservation issue. Start with the police report and your own policy.
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FAQs
What should I do after a hit-and-run in Arizona?
Call police, get medical care, save witness and video evidence, and check your own uninsured motorist coverage.
Can my own insurance help after a hit-and-run?
It can if you have applicable uninsured motorist or related coverage. Check your declarations page and policy language.
