So You Were Involved in a Hit-And-Run Accident…

With hit-and-run accidents on the rise in the UK, it’s imperative that people know what to do in case something unfortunate comes their way. With our help, you can take the right steps to secure your claim, just in case!

Follow Safety Measures

• If your car was hit, stop somewhere safe, on the side of the road where you won’t be in the way of other drivers.
• Be quick and note as many details as you can about the driver who hit you, such as the number plate, make and model of the vehicle. Also note which direction they were headed in, the time and the location. Do not follow the driver. Leaving the scene of the crime will make you as responsible as the person fleeing.
• If someone has been hurt, call emergency services.
• If everyone is safe, call the police. Also note down contact details of any witnesses.
• Take photographic evidence of damages done to the car
• Call your insurance provider. Do not wait to call either the police or the insurance provider.
• If you’re not able to park your car in a safe space, get out of the car and find somewhere safe to wait. Turn your hazard lights on as well.

Make a Claim

You have two choices; you could either file a claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, but that would require a lot of paperwork on your behalf. Also, it will take a long time for the claim to come to fruition.

Your second choice is to hire a personal injury solicitor like us. With us, we’ll be the ones doing all the legwork and undertaking all formalities on your behalf.

Need Help?

Of course, the act of filing this claim is not as straightforward a process as it should be. For further information on hit-and-run accident claims, contact Wembley Solicitors in Middlesex, London and we’ll guide you the right way!