Hit and Run Car Accidents

Even though it is illegal for a driver to leave the scene of a car accident they have been involved in, many drivers still choose to flee from the scene and try to go unidentified.

This may be due to intoxication and drink-driving, in which case they do not want to bear the legal consequences. It can also be the case that the driver wants to avoid the possible compensation they would owe to the victim or it can simply be the fear of taking responsibility for their actions.

By definition, a hit and run car accident is defined as a party’s failure to stop after an accident. If the driver is successful in doing so and manages to leave the scene unnoticed, it can cause difficulties for the injured person to receive compensation later on.

If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident, it is important, therefore, to make sure you take all the details of any witnesses including names, telephones and addresses. If it is possible, take photographs of the scene as these can come in handy when you claim for car accident compensation.

If you have been involved in a hit and run accident and suffered injuries, contact Thompsons accident compensation specialists who will assess your claim for compensation on a No Win No Fee basis.  Call 0800 0891331 or complete the compensation claim form below.

Compensation Claim Form