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      "name": "Step 1: Prioritize Safety. First things first, move yourself and your vehicle to a safe location if possible. If your car is undriveable, get far away from traffic to avoid further injury. Your personal safety is always the top priority.",
      "text": "Step 1: Prioritize Safety. First things first, move yourself and your vehicle to a safe location if possible. If your car is undriveable, get far away from traffic to avoid further injury. Your personal safety is always the top priority.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Call the Police. Even if it seems minor, report the hit-and-run to the San Diego police immediately. They’ll create an official accident report, which is vital for your insurance claim and for potentially identifying the fleeing driver. Provide as much detail as you can about the other vehicle and driver.",
      "text": "Step 2: Call the Police. Even if it seems minor, report the hit-and-run to the San Diego police immediately. They’ll create an official accident report, which is vital for your insurance claim and for potentially identifying the fleeing driver. Provide as much detail as you can about the other vehicle and driver.",
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    {
      "name": "Step 3: Gather Evidence. Look around for any witnesses and get their contact information. If you can do so safely, take photos or videos of the accident scene, your vehicle damage, and any skid marks or debris. Even small details can be helpful later.",
      "text": "Step 3: Gather Evidence. Look around for any witnesses and get their contact information. If you can do so safely, take photos or videos of the accident scene, your vehicle damage, and any skid marks or debris. Even small details can be helpful later.",
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    {
      "name": "Step 4: Seek Medical Attention. Don't delay seeing a doctor, even if you don't feel injured right away. Adrenaline can mask pain, and some injuries only become apparent hours or days later. Prompt medical documentation links your injuries directly to the accident.",
      "text": "Step 4: Seek Medical Attention. Don't delay seeing a doctor, even if you don't feel injured right away. Adrenaline can mask pain, and some injuries only become apparent hours or days later. Prompt medical documentation links your injuries directly to the accident.",
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    {
      "name": "Step 5: Contact Your Insurer. Notify your own insurance company about the hit-and-run. If you have uninsured motorist coverage, this is where it comes into play, as it can help cover damages when the at-fault driver isn't found. This is a critical step, but remember, you don't have to give a recorded statement to *their* insurance company without legal guidance.",
      "text": "Navigating a hit-and-run claim can be incredibly complex, especially when the other driver is unknown. Getting personalized guidance from someone experienced in San Diego personal injury law can ensure your rights are protected and you pursue all available avenues for recovery. We’re here to help make sure you don’t go through this alone.",
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