I was in a hit and run accident. i got the first three #'s of the car and make of the car . but for some reason the police is

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   Robert A. Stumpf

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   Answered August 27, 2012 17:15. You can find how to complain, but the police have pretty wide discretion of how and when they investigate things. I don't think there is a lot you can do.

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   Yefim Rubinov

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   Answered August 27, 2012 18:03. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. If you were hurt in the accident you may still recover for your injuries.

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   Joshua Lockamy

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   Answered August 28, 2012 08:07. You cannot force the police tp pursue something. You can request to speak to his supervisor.
   However if you were hurt you can bring a claim without knowing who the driver of the car was.

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   Daniel Deasy

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   Answered August 27, 2012 19:28. You can't.

   In no way am I offering you legal advice, and in no way has my comment created an attorney-client relationship.... moreIn no way am I offering you legal advice, and in no way has my comment created an attorney-client relationship. You are not to rely upon my note above in any way, but insted need to sit down with counsel and share all relevant facts before receiving fully-informed legal advice. If you want to be completely sure of your rights, you must sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney to be fully aware of your rights. less

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   Lars A. Lundeen

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   Answered August 28, 2012 13:35. Try speaking to a supervisor at the police department. You also should report this incident to your automobile liability insurance carrier. You have a potential uninsured motorist claim if you have purchased that type of insurance.
   
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