Hit and Run accident compensation for personal
injury
If you are unlucky enough to be involved in an accident with a driver who leaves
the scene (a hit and run accident) you might think that there is no chance of
making a claim for injury or property damage.
Fortunately in
the UK that is not the case – there is still a way that you can obtain
compensation. We are specialist hit and run solicitors who deal with
compensation claims against the MIB. Read more....
"No win No fee"
Hit & Run
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This site
is managed by Winston Solicitors who are regulated by the
Law Society.
MORE ON HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS:
There is a body
called the Motor Insurers Bureau
(MIB) that is funded by UK insurers. They deal with claims from victims of hit
and run or untraced driver incidents. They provide compensation (in certain
circumstances) for personal injury, vehicle damage and loss of earnings etc.
They also make a modest contribution to legal costs although this may not be
sufficient to cover your full legal bill.
During 2005 the
MIB dealt with 17,500 untraced driver (hit and run) accidents. They paid out
more than £78 million in compensation.
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.
The MIB will not
pay any property damage claims unless the other (offending) vehicle has been
traced. This rather harsh restriction does prevent many property damage only
claims from going ahead.
We are MIB
compensation specialists and will be able to help you claim damages that you
perhaps thought would be impossible to recover.
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.
Here are some
important steps to take if you find yourself involved in a hit and run accident:
What you should
do after a road accident with an untraced driver:
1)
Try to record the offending vehicle registration number
2)
Keep a record of all witnesses including passenger’s who
(whilst not independent) will be able to corroborate your version of events)
3)
Report the case to the police if they are not already aware
of the accident. This is of great importance to the MIB and is a strong
indicator to them that your claim is genuine.
4)
Try to obtain medical attention if you have suffered
injuries in the accident.
5)
Take photos of the accident scene to assist with any
liability investigation.
6)
Obtain a repair estimate on your vehicle damage.
7)
Consider instructing an accident lawyer specialising in MIB
claims.
Speak to our accident claim helpline today and let us help you with your hit and
run claim.
Please note that the MIB will not pay all of your legal fees in pursuance of a
claim against an untraced driver. We will therefore charge you 25% inclusive of
vat which will be deducted from your compensation award
Motor accident news
Email: info@crystal-claims.co.uk
Our service is NATIONWIDE and our experts are
helping people every day in locations such as Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, London,
Bristol, Cardiff and many many other uk towns and cities.
more road accident solicitor site links
car accident legal advice -
what to do after an accident -
cycle accident claims
 - vehicle
damage claims - bus
passenger claim
- legal fees who pays? -
whiplash injury claims -
pedestrian accident claims -
accidents involving uninsured drivers
- car accident claims -
cycle claim facts
Useful external web links
list of police authorities in the UK -
Department for Transport
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Direct.gov.uk - Highway
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