Hitting an Uninsured Driver

One out of every twenty drivers drive regularly without insurance, therefore, it is not a surprising fact that one out of ten car accidents involve uninsured car drivers. It has generally been noticed that there are ten times more chances of uninsured drivers to drive drunk and there are three times more chances of them of being hit on the road due to driving without attention and care, and they are the ones who are mostly involved in hit and run type of incidents. On an average, they are hit on the road once after every 6 months.

In case of hitting an uninsured driver, you may not know that the driver is uninsured, so you have to react as per the normal way. You have to note the car’s make and model, along with its registration number. The other driver is not likely to give you his or her correct address, but whatever he or she tells you, just take a note of it, because it will give you a ground when you will claim for your compensation. Also do not forget to take a note about the damage caused to the other car and the scene of the accident. Taking a note of the road markings, weather conditions, light conditions, road signs and whether the car’s lights were or not, will also help you in your case of claim. If you are lucky enough to have some eye-witnesses of the accident, then do not forget to take their full address and other contact details. If you happen to carry a camera in your car, it is advisable to take a lot of photographs of the scene, car and if possible, the car driver. You can also do this with your mobile, if it has a camera. These can be of great help for the police and your attorney. It is also advisable to report to the police on the first hand, so that you are a report to submit in the court.

In case you are in a third party insurance, your insurance company will not pay for the repairs of your car, and as the other driver is also not insured, you will not get any claim from him unless you trace him in the court and win the case. In some places, there are rules against uninsured drivers, according to which the driver will be fined with certain penalty for even keeping a vehicle, and their car may be seized and even crushed.

Obviously compensation claims can be very complicated and it would be unwise to attempt to pursue a claim without professional assistance which should be provided by a solicitor with expertise in this field. Excalibur Solicitors is a specialist personal injury practice dealing with all types of injury claims such as road accidents, accidents at work, accidents in public places, medical negligence. If you have been injured in the last three years and require advice on your potential compensation claim we can provide a free legal assessment of your case if you complete our Application Form. We operate on a "No Win No Fee" basis at no cost to you.

The information in this article is designed to provide general information only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, it does not constitute legal or other professional advice.