How to claim for hit and run car accidents

Being involved in a hit and run accident can be an extremely traumatising and stressful experience, especially if the accident is caused due to no fault of your own. We understand that making a claim can be hard, by advising Solicitors On Your Side Scotland, we can help you start a successful claim in the most stress-free and easy way, ensuring that you come out with the highest possible compensation. 

What to do if after hit and run?

Following a hit and run accident, there is a range of things that you should and should not do, here is a quick guide on what to do after a hit and run accident.

• The first thing you should do is stop at the scene of the accident, even if it was not your fault. It is a criminal offence not to stop at the scene after an accident.
• Make sure to stop at a safe place; if the accident occurred on a motorway, make sure to stand behind the barrier to stay away from past traffic. If anyone is hurt, make sure to call any emergency services if necessary.
• Make sure to get the details from the other car if possible. Most significantly, the vehicle registration number of the other vehicle. 
• If you cannot get the details of the other driver, try to get their registration details and call the police. If you cannot get any information on the other driver, still call the police. If you were aware of any witnesses of the crime scene, to get any witness reports and dashcam footage.
• Get evidence, including photos and videos of the accident scene, a good amount of evidence is a valuable basis for a successful claim.
• Contact your insurance provider or one of our solicitors for help.

What to definitely not do:

• Do not chase the other driver, do not try to track them down if they have fled the scene of the accident.
•  On the motorway, do not wait for your car. Make sure to wait behind the barriers.
• Do not wait before contacting the police or your insurance company.

Why do drivers flee the scene of the accident?

45% of drivers would not leave the accident scene if they knew it was an offence. That is why we are trying to spread awareness about the severity of committing a hit and run offence and how important it is to always stay at the scene of the accident and exchange details. There is also a range of other reasons why drivers flee the of the accident, including:

• Fear of conviction after driving under the influence.
• Fear of conviction after driving without a licence or insurance
• Some people do not stop because they panic.

What drivers should be aware of, is that if identified, the drivers are more likely to face heftier charges after fleeing the scene. 17,000 people per year are caught after a hit and run accident, and half of them are identified by pedestrians. Hit and run drives can face unlimited fines, and driving bans, up to ten penalty points, and even imprisonment for more serious offences

Have you been involved in a hit and run accident?

There is a range of injuries and damages you may face after being hit by another driver, and we understand it can be extremely frustrating to not be able to identify the driver of the vehicle that caused the accident. Our solicitors can help you make a successful claim, awarding you the compensation you deserve in the most stress-free and easy way.

Contact our solicitors now!

We know the process thoroughly and can offer free consultations to see how much compensation you may get for your case.

Contact us now. Solicitors On Your Side Scotland can offer you free advice and consultations. Our solicitors can help you on a no win-no fee basis. That means there will be no hidden fees.

Contact us today by phoning 0141 648 4428, emailing [email protected], or by using our website by filling out an online form.

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