HIT & RUN ACCIDENTS
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Been injured by a driver who left the scene? You may be facing more questions than answers. Our specialist biker lawyers will listen to what you remember and explain the routes that may be available.
A BIKER LAWYER'S PERSPECTIVE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ACCIDENT
The driver leaves.The questions remain.
When another driver leaves after an incident without providing their details, you can be left trying to piece things together. You may know very little about the vehicle or the person driving it.
SITUATIONS YOU MAY RECOGNISE
A collision, then a departure.
A vehicle hits you and leaves the scene. You may have a registration, a description or only a brief glimpse of the vehicle involved.
Contact as a vehicle passes.
A vehicle clips your bike while overtaking or moving alongside you, then continues driving. The direction of travel and point of contact help describe the incident.
You avoid a vehicle and fall.
A driver pulls out or cuts across you, causing you to brake or swerve, then drives away. Physical contact is not the only detail needed to understand what happened.
HOW WE ASSESS YOUR CASE
A closer look.A clearer picture.
The details you remember.
A registration, vehicle description, time, location or direction of travel can help, even if your account has gaps.
The evidence still available.
Witnesses, camera recordings, nearby CCTV and police references can help establish what happened.
The appropriate claim route.
We consider whether the driver can be identified and whether a claim through an insurer or the Motor Insurers’ Bureau may be available, subject to the relevant requirements.
The effect on you.
Your injuries, treatment, time off work and everyday difficulties help us understand the support you need and the losses to investigate.
NEXT STEPS & QUESTIONS
A few next steps.Some clearer answers.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
Put your safety first.
Your safety and any medical treatment come first. Gather information only when it is safe, and ask someone to help if you are unable to do so.
Save even the partial details.
Keep any registration, vehicle description, time, location and direction of travel. Save original footage and witness details, and note nearby cameras without putting yourself at risk.
Report the hit & run promptly.
Report the incident to the police as soon as possible and notify your motor insurer. Keep the reference numbers. Untraced-driver claims also have reporting requirements, so get advice promptly.
Talk through your options.
Tell us what happened and what concerns you. You can start with the information you have, and we can explain what may be needed next.
Questions about hit & run
Can I claim if the driver cannot be traced?
A claim may be possible through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, subject to the Untraced Drivers’ Agreement and its requirements. We can review the circumstances, the evidence and the reporting position to discuss whether that route is available.
What if the vehicle never touched my bike?
A driver’s actions may cause a fall without a direct impact. We need to understand the cause of the accident and the evidence connecting the vehicle to it. Where the driver is untraced, the relevant claim scheme’s requirements must also be considered.
Should I report a hit & run to the police?
Yes. Report it as soon as possible and keep the reference number. MIB claims involving untraced drivers have police-reporting requirements. Do not wait until you have decided whether to claim before dealing with the report.
How soon should I get advice?
Get advice promptly. Claims have time limits, and recordings or other evidence may become harder to obtain. The deadline depends on the location, circumstances and claim route, including matters such as age. We can check the position for your case rather than relying on a general date.
How is a claim funded?
We can talk through the funding arrangements available for your case, including any fees, insurance costs or deductions and what happens if the claim does not succeed. You should understand those terms before deciding whether to proceed.