A hit and run are a road traffic accident in which the vehicle driver who caused the accident fails to stop at the accident scene without exchanging details or reporting it to the police within 24 hours.
People who are more likely to commit this offence are the ones driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or ones that do not hold a valid licence or insurance to drive. Leaving the accident scene without stopping and talking to the other road user and not giving them your details is illegal.
After leaving an accident scene, if caught, you can expect between 5-10 penalty points on your license, depending on the circumstances of the collision. These offences also carry a fine, potential driving disqualifications, and depending on the severity, a prison sentence.
Hit and run accidents can happen to anyone at any time. It could happen to different vehicles, cyclists and even pedestrians. The most vulnerable road users such as cyclists are most likely to face severe consequences from hit and run accidents, as they lack exterior protection that vehicle drivers have.
Due to lack of protection, cyclists are more likely to face severe injuries from a road traffic accident and may require medical attention at the scene. If the driver leaves the scene of the accident, especially if the cyclist has sustained injuries, they are committing a very serious driving offence.
As a cyclist, if you were hit by a vehicle and they fled the scene, if you cannot identify the driver, you may be able to claim using the motor insurers bureau (MIB). The “Untraced Drivers Agreement” allows victims of accidents to claim compensation. If you would like to find out how to claim for a hit and run accident, without being able to identify the other driver, we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland.
The base for a successful claim is a good amount of evidence to support your claim, however, by following these 3 easy steps, you are more likely to get a successful outcome for your injuries.
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