Hit and run drivers - advice on claiming compensation

Accidents with hit and run drivers

There are many thousands of accidents on the road each year that involve individuals who flout the law by failing to stop at the scene. It really does add insult to injury if you are involved in a so called hit and run accident.

There will be no insurance company to deal with any claim and ultimately no one to sue if you wished to take your case to court. However before you go thinking the worst - there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

The law in brief

To make a claim against an untraced driver:

1) You must show that the other party was negligent

2) That injury or damage resulted from this negligence

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HOW YOU CAN MAKE A CLAIM

Most people believe that when you are in this position - there is nowhere to turn to and no one to help you pursue a justified case for compensation.

Fortunately, there is still a way that you can secure rightful compensation. The MOTOR INSURERS BUREAU (or MIB) is an organisation that is funded by UK insurers specifically for the benefit of accident victims in this position.

The MIB also deal with uninsured driver claims. It is now possible to claim both personal injury compensation and property damage under the MIB hit and run accident scheme (known as the Untraced Drivers Agreement) subject to some restrictions.

We are specialists in MIB claims and can help you claim damages that you perhaps thought would otherwise be impossible to claim. It is important that you involve the police and properly report the accident to them. In the majority of cases, the police will be unable to do very much because of a lack of evidence but nevertheless the MIB insist on a police record of the event. Please be aware that the one drawback in dealing with the MIB under the Untraced Agreement is that they do not pay your legal fees - they merely make a contribution towards them. For this reason we charge a fee equal to 25% of any compensation awarded in order to deal with a hit & run case.

Dont be the victim twice over - if you have been involved in an accident where the responsible driver failed to stop - claim what is rightfully yours. Call our FREE legal careline now on 0800 0322210 open 8am-8pm - No win No fee solicitor advice

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AFTER A ROAD ACCIDENT WITH A HIT AND RUN DRIVER

1) You may or may not have been able to record the registration number of the responsible party's vehicle. Try to record details of any witnesses who could be crucial to your claim.

2) Report the case to the police if they are not already aware of the accident. This is of great importance to the MIB when the claim reaches them.

3) Ensure that you receive medical attention if you have suffered injuries in the accident.

4) If possible - take photos of the accident scene (or ask a friend to do so) to assist with any liability dispute.

5) Obtain a repair estimate on your vehicle. An engineer will probably inspect the damage at some point during the claim but an estimate provides a useful guide for repair costs. PLEASE NOTE THE MIB WILL ONLY DEAL WITH REPAIR COSTS IF THE OTHER VEHICLE IS IDENTIFIED OR TRACED - ANY CLAIM IS SUBJECT TO A £300 Excess.

6) Consider instructing a road accident claims lawyer specialising in MIB claims.

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