Uninsured Driver Accident Claims

I was hit by an uninsured driver / a driver left the scene of the accident, can I still claim for damage to my vehicle / injuries? How much could I claim? How do I go about claiming? How can Grieves help me?

Uninsured Drivers: Motor Insurers Bureau Claims

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident with an uninsured driver, or the motorist responsible for your accident left the scene without providing contact or insurance details, you may still be able to make a Motor Insurers' Bureau compensation claim for personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

Making a Motor Insurers' Bureau claim can be a more complex process than a typical road traffic accident claim; therefore it is advisable to employ the services of a specialist lawyer, such as the team at Grieves Solicitors. For more information, contact us today on 0800 0747 644 or complete our contact form.

What is the Motor Insurers' Bureau?

The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) is an industry led organisation that exists to compensate the victims of negligent untraced and uninsured drivers. It also maintains the Motor Insurers' Database (MID), which holds insurance details of over 34 million vehicles in the UK.

According to the MIB, uninsured drivers cause injury to 23,000 people each year and are responsible for the deaths of a further 160, costing law-abiding motorists as much as £500 million.

What to do if you are hit by an Uninsured Driver

If you suffer a personal injury or damage to your vehicle after being hit by an uninsured driver, ensure that you:

• record the details of any witnesses to the road traffic accident;
• report the accident to the police (this is imperative if you intend to make a MIB claim);
• if you have suffered injuries, seek medical attention;
• photograph any damage to your vehicle and the scene of the accident;
• find out how much the necessary repairs to your vehicle will cost;

Even if you are unable to secure all the above information, contact the specialist uninsured driver and Motor Insurers' Bureau lawyers at Grieves Solicitors to find out if you can make a claim.

Contact Grieves Solicitors

For more information about the MIB, or to speak to an experienced solicitor about making a compensation claim against an uninsured driver, call 0800 0747 644 or complete our contact form and we will be in touch to discuss your claim.