I was in a car - bicycle accident on January 1, 2015.  The impact of the collision was quit a shock to my system and left me very confused at the scene of the accident.  Consequently, I made every mistake in the book – I did not ask for the police to come, I didn’t see the driver’s driver’s license or his insurance card.  He did give me his telephone number and I gave him mine.

At the scene, I thought I had sustained just superficial injuries and was able to get home on my own.  However, four days later, new symptoms appeared and I contacted my internist.  I now have medical expenses totaling $2,600 expenses. 

I called the driver, however, the number he gave me turned out to be bad.  I did write down his license plate number.  It is now three weeks since the accident.  I realize I have been slow to follow-up legally.  But at this point, is it too late to try and do a DMV search on his plates?  I just want to get reimbursed for my medical bills and bicycle repair bills. 

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.