Hit & Run Claims
A hit and run accident is when the offending driver abandons the scene of an accident. Yearly, these types of accidents are becoming more common, and therefore, laws pertaining to hit and run accidents are becoming more severe. If an offending driver flees a scene of accident without exchanging details with the other party or reporting the accident to the police, this will be considered to be a criminal offence and will be treated as such.
Most offending drivers involved in hit and run accidents flee the scene of accident due to not having insurance, or drinking and driving, or using a stolen car. As well as this, the vehicle involved in the accident may not be registered to the offender, thus making it difficult to trace the offender.
In spite of this, our databases allow us to trace the registered owner and his/her insurance company, therefore, allowing us to seek a compensation against the insurer as done in other road traffic accidents.
However, in some cases, the registration number is missing and thus, impossible to trace the registered driver or insurance company. In these cases, we make a claim to the Motor Insurers Bureau, a government created organisation which is funded by all motor insurers.
What to do if you have been involved in a hit and run accident?
As soon as you have been involved in such an accident, you should immediately contact the police and report the accident. If that is not possible, report in person at a police station and receive a crime reference number. As well as this, try to note down all details and descriptions of the accident.
Thereafter, you may contact our specialist personal injury team on 0800 085 5255 to pursue your compensation.