Road traffic accidents can be extremely stressful and traumatic, however this can be heightened when the other driver involved in the collision fails to stop and exchange details.
If you have been involved in a ‘hit and run’ accident you may be able to recover compensation for any injuries that you have sustained along with certain personal losses. The claim is conducted slightly differently through the Motor Insurers Bureau. (MIB) Which is funded by UK insurers specially for the purpose of helping accident victims in ‘hit and run’ situations.
Government statistics show that a ‘hit and run’ drivers are responsible for more than 1 in 10 personal injury road accidents. Therefore we have put together a guide of what you should do if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation.
1: Where possible record the vehicles number plate.
2 : Note down any witnesses names and addresses, this could prove to be crucial in your claim.
3 : Report the accident to the police immediately.
4 : Seek medical attention/treatment for any injuries you may have sustained.
5 : Take photographs of the accident scene and the damage that the collision has caused to your vehicle.
6 : Take photographs of any injuries you may have sustained.
7 : Obtain an estimate of how much repairing the damage to your vehicle would cost.
PLEASE NOTE THE MIB ONLY DEAL WITH RESPAIR COSTS IF THE OTHER VEHILCE IS IDENTIFIED OR TRACED.