Accidents caused by hit and runs are extremely difficult to prove. Depending on how fast the vehicles were traveling, how they hit each other, and if there were any witnesses, it is often hard to establish liability. Some of the evidence that law enforcement relies on to establish that an accident was a hit and run can include:
Dashboard camera footage (a very good reason to always have one in your vehicle)
Traffic, business, or residential camera footage
Witness statements
Analyzing the damage on a truck, if it is located
Trucker logbooks
Cell phone location records
In some cases, a driver may try to claim that they didn’t realize there was an accident. This attempted defense may work if there is very little damage to the truck, but that is rare. Above all, you must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accident was the cause of the injury or damage. For this, you will need the help of an experienced truck hit and run accident lawyer.