Untraced Hit and Run Accident

Untraced hit and run accident is a very common happening in UK roads every year.

If you have been the victim of a hit and run accident then you must report it to the police. It is helpful for them and for your claim if you can remember as much details about the incident as possible, for example the make and colour of the other car involved. You should also get medical attention if you are in anyway injured no matter how minor.

In cases where the person responsible for an accident fails to stop or cannot be traced then it is still possible to claim compensation. In such cases we do not know who the person or the vehicle responsible is and therefore cannot obtain their insurance details to make a claim against the insurer. However, an organization called the MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) compensates victims of negligent untraced drivers and uninsured. MIB claims are subject to different rules and timescales to standard personal injury road traffic accident claims and expert advice is essential to avoid falling foul of pitfalls.

There are many reasons why someone may not stop after a road accident. There is no valid excuse, and it is of course illegal to not provide your details after an accident. Some of the reasons some choose not to, are shown below.

• Driving without insurance.
• Driving over the legal alcohol limit.
• Driving a stolen vehicle.
• Causing the accident by committing some other motoring offence.

Notmyfault Lawyers are experts in MIB untraced driver claims. We are currently dealing with a serious injury accident claim worth around 1 MILLION with MIB as a result of a diesel spill.