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£492,000 Compensation for Pedestrian Injured by Untraced Driver
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For free legal advice call our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors and we will help you. Ask if we can deal with your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.
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Our team of Road Accident Solicitors have years of experience handling MIB claims, and we can help you obtain the support and compensation you’re entitled to. We can also use our expertise to assist you in appealing a decision if you’ve already had a claim rejected by the MIB.
We are members of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) and some of our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors are also members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
We know that every road traffic accident will be different. We’ll tailor our service to suit your specific needs.
As the Open Lawyers, we recognise the importance of being clear and transparent with our clients. We’ll make sure you’re informed at every stage of the claims process and adapt our communication to your preference.
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What Should I do if I’m injured in an accident with an Uninsured Driver?
It goes without saying the first thing you should do would be to seek medical help. If you’re able to you will need to report the incident to the police and make a record of:
Ideally, you would also make a note of the other driver’s name and contact details, but we know that this won’t always be possible. If the driver who hit you fails to stop and they cannot be traced, you will still be able to claim compensation through the MIB with an Untraced Driver Claim.
We’ll check to make sure the other driver didn’t have any insurance at the time of the accident. If it is confirmed that they didn’t, we’ll contact the MIB with the details of your claim.
The MIB will conduct their own investigation and make a decision on whether or not to accept your claim. During the decision-making process, they may ask for a copy of your medical records and specialist medical reports.
A medical assessment will be arranged for you by the MIB. This will allow for a medical report to be put together, detailing your injuries and the way your life has been affected. It will also help us to understand the level of care, treatment and rehabilitation you may need.
The MIB may give you an offer of compensation, this will be assessed against our own valuation of your road traffic accident claim. We’ll speak to you about the offer and advise you as to whether we think it meets what you’re entitled to.
If you’ve been involved in a collision with an uninsured driver, you might consider reaching out to your own insurance company to see if they can help. However, if you don’t have fully comprehensive cover, it’s unlikely that your insurer will pay out.
Even if you have the right kind of cover, it could be difficult to get any payment from your insurer. This is because they will often ask for the other driver’s contact details, full name and address before giving out any compensation. If the other driver is uninsured, it may be difficult to get this information from them.
It’s also important to remember that your insurance solely covers damage to your vehicle. Your insurer may pay out for the cost of repairing your car or van, but this won’t take into account the injuries you’ve suffered and any medical treatment or rehabilitation you’ll need.
By claiming compensation through the MIB with the support of a legal expert, you can be sure that the compensation you receive will fully reflect the impact your accident has had on your life.
Road Traffic Accident Claims must be made within three years of the accident taking place. If you were under 18 at the time, you will have three years from your 18th birthday to take legal action.
Get in touch with our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors for further advice.
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