The term “hit
and run” is unfortunately a phrase we hear from the news often. Just today a 36 year old man has been
arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a hit and run incident in
Leeds that left two children seriously injured and in Manchester it has been
reported that three people have been hit by a silver Vauxhall Corsa that failed
to stop.
In both of these
incidents the pedestrians have been left with significant injuries. Much of the
media reporting surrounding a hit and run accident is about tracing the
perpetrator, the person who has left the scene. What if the perpetrator is not
found? What happens to the victim, the person with the physical injuries, the
mental scars and the financial losses?
Accidents can
have a huge impact on people’s lives.
Many people are not prepared when they suddenly become unable to work
because of injuries, the financial toll is great and the effect on the victims
and the families is often life changing. Clients often say to me “it was a hit
and run there is nothing I can do.” This is not true!
The law in
England and Wales protects victims of hit and run accidents. The Motor Insurers
Bureau will pay compensation to victims of untraced drivers for injuries and
financial losses. That applies whether the victim is a pedestrian or another
road user i.e. another vehicle driver, passenger or a cyclist. This is subject to the Motor Insurers Bureau's criteria.
Claims to the
Motor Insurers Bureau under the untraced scheme are regularly submitted by
Forster Dean Solicitors. Some firms of
solicitors will charge for this service, however, Forster Dean ensures that all
clients recover 100% of their compensation in MIB claims. We act on a no win no
fee basis and there is nothing to pay win or lose.
Forster Dean
Solicitors can provide assistance if you are unfortunate enough to be involved
in a hit and run accident.
If
you or a member of your family has been involved in an accident which has
resulted in you sustaining injury and would like a free and confidential
discussion with one of our specialised Solicitors, please do not hesitate to
contact us on 0800 389
1978 or visit our website at www.forsterdean.co.uk.
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Office Manager and Personal Injury Solicitor
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