Hit and Run

Hit and run accidents are quite common and can be difficult such as;

1. Lots of drivers are uninsured, and make off after the accident

2. Near misses can also be categorised under this section. One example is when a car pulls out on a bus, and the bus driver takes emergency evasive action  by braking hard, and there is a near miss. The car driver drives off, but the passengers on the bus are thrown out of their seats and injury themselves

3. In the unexpected circumstances of an accident, people can be in shock and not get the full details of the other driver.  We try and trace the other driver from the few details which you give us using the DVLA and an enquiry agent, otherwise we have to treat the case as a hit and run case. It is always important in any road accident to record as much information as possible, including any witness details. Where possible, use your phone camera to take photographs

4. False details can be given together with a claim that the car was stolen before the accident, which can mean the case has to be treated as a hit and run case

Most people believe that there is nothing than can be done, but there is. We will submit a claim to the Motor Insurers' Bureau ( MIB) who deal with theses cases.

The MIB is an independent organisation created by the insurance industry and the Government to co-operate in compensating the victims of negligent untraced motorists.

Please note that we can claim for personal injury and can claim for property damage (except for the first £300).

In all such cases, you must report the matter to the Police as soon as possible and obtain a police reference or log number.

To comply with the MIB's requirements we submit a form and we will be required to disclose copies of the following documents to the MIB:

  Driving license
  Insurance documents
  Vehicle ownership documents
  Current MOT certificate

These claims are not straightforward, but with our experience, expertise and success with these cases, we know we will obtain the best result for you.

Please note that the requirements of the MIB are complicated and subject to many provisions. They will assess each case and decide on the level of compensation. This is subject to the right of appeal to an arbitrator but with no recovery of legal costs. It is important that your case is presented in the right way to ensure maximum compensation.