In cases where the driver fails to stop after a road accident, or an unknown driver has negligently caused you an accident of any sort, our first efforts for you would be trace the driver or his insurance with any information available from you or the police.
If the driver still cannot be traced, a claim can still be pursued using the Motor Insurers' Bureau (Compensation of Victims of Untraced Drivers Agreement 2003)
The agreement is a complex one with many detailed provisions. It is highly recommended you get a specialist lawyer to advise you how to get through the scheme.
You will be required to bring evidence of calling the police: you should have a note of their details. They will compile a report which is of considerable importance in any subsequent legal action.
If you are involved in an accident, take the names and home addresses of witnesses; wherever possible always keep a record of what happened, and take photographs if you can; keep evidence of doctors visited and treatments, and keep any injury related receipts.
We have even been able to win claims for injured drivers who skid on the road as a result of an unknown motorist who has negligently allowed fuel to escape from their vehicle on to the road through this scheme.
To read more news stories involving successful road traffic accidents and other personal injury compensation claims, visit our News Section which is regularly updated.
It is important to obtain prompt specialist advice as to whether we can help you use the scheme to get compensation for your car accident.
We have specialist teams to advise you through this legal maze and to obtain the maximum possible compensation for you under the rules of that scheme.
If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Clear Answers to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for yourself. Telephone us now on 0800 783 9019 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.
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