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If you are hit by an untraced driver who flees the scene, you may still be able to make a claim for damages.
If the responsible driver cannot be identified, you cannot issue court proceedings against them, however a claim can be brought against an organisation known as the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB).
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The MIB will compensate victims of untraced drivers if they believe you have a good case and the following steps have been taken before a claim is made:
We will investigate the claim on your behalf by taking full details from you and then guide you through the application process, ensuring that your case is presented as strongly as possible to the MIB.
The MIB will usually insist that they arrange medical examinations for victims of untraced drivers. We can advise whether these reports require any amendment, and we can then value your claim.
Due to recent legislation, we are only able to assist in pursuing a claim via the MIB on your behalf if the value of your injuries is worth more than £5,000.
You can claim for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the accident and your reasonable financial losses incurred, or that may be incurred in the future.
We value compensation based upon independent medical expert reports, often from experts in a number of different disciplines. We use the up-to-date version of the Judicial College Guidelines and case law to value your injury.
A claim for special damages can include:
As the defendant fled the scene of the accident, they cannot give an account themselves. Therefore, it is often the case that the innocent victim holds most of the evidence relating to the accident. If you are involved in an accident with an untraced driver you should:
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Oliver & Co Solicitors Cheshire
Douglas House, 117 Foregate Street, Chester
Cheshire, CH1 1HE
Tel: 01244 312306
Email: law@oliverandco.co.uk
Since 1964 Oliver & Co have been providing expert legal advice to our clients.
Oliver & Co Solicitors is a trading name of Oliver & Co Solicitors Limited, a limited company registered in England and Wales (registered number 07034465) who are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ref no. 533647. Our VAT number is 439 8429 07. A list of Directors is available for inspection at our offices.
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