Have you been injured in a road traffic accident because of another driver’s negligent actions? Did the driver fail to stop and exchange their details with you? If the answer is yes, you may be able to claim, and our hit and run compensation calculator may be able to help you.
In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about hit and run claims, ranging from eligibility, how to gather evidence and how to claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau. We also share how a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel could help you.
Starting a personal injury claim can be intimidating when you don’t know how it works; our guide is designed to answer the frequently asked questions so you can pursue a potential claim with confidence.
Read on to learn more about hit and run claims, or contact us today if you believe you have a valid case you’d like to discuss:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
- Can I Make A Hit And Run Claim?
- Is There A Time Limit To Claiming After A Hit And Run?
- How Can I Prove I Was Involved In A Hit And Run?
- Get Help From Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Solicitors
- More Information
Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
Our hit and run compensation calculator uses figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This is a document that may be used when your injuries are being valued, as it lists compensation guidelines for different injuries, ranging from severe to minor.
The table below features some of the JCG’s figures. However, please note that the entry at the top has not been selected from the JCG, and these figures are intended to serve only as guidelines.
| Injury | Compensation Guidelines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries with Special Damages | Up to £1 million+ | A combination of multiple severe injuries with financial losses, which can include loss of earnings, medical bills and other financial drawbacks. |
| Tetraplegia | £396,140 to £493,000 | The amount of compensation awarded is dependent on a variety of factors; such as, the extent of physical movement, potential for independence, presence of brain damage, respiratory issues, depression and so on. |
| Leg Injury Severe (ii) Very Serious | £66,920 to £109,290 | The individual will require ongoing treatment and the use of crutches due to impacted mobility for the remainder of their life. |
| Less Serious Leg Injury (i) | £21,920 to £33,880 | The injured party will make a reasonable recovery, however, will be left with a metal implant, limp, discomfort or the worsening of a pre-existing disability. |
| Serious Damage to Both Hands | £68,070 to £103,200 | The injury to both hands will leave obvious cosmetic scarring coupled with a significant loss of function. |
| Psychiatric Damage Generally Moderately Severe | £23,270 to £66,920 | This bracket is based off the individual's ability to cope with life post-injury, such as working a job, attending education, navigating relationships and so on. |
| Brain and Head Injury Less Severe | £18,700 to £52,550 | The injured party will have made a good recovery and be able to take part in normal life with some persisting problems such as poor concentration or mood problems. |
| Wrist Injury (b) | £29,900 to £47,810 | The individual is left with a severe wrist disability, however, some useful function still remains. |
| Facial Disfigurement Significant Scarring | £11,120 to £36,720 | The disfigurement can be reduced by plastic surgery, however, the scarring is still noticeable at a short distance. |
| Pelvis and Hips Injury Moderate (ii) | £15,370 to £32,450 | The injured party may require a hip replacement or other surgery; this includes a hip surgery in the foreseeable future. |
What Factors Are Considered When Calculating Compensation?
Several factors are considered when calculating compensation, such as the type of injuries you have suffered. These can vary widely, from a broken thumb to a severe brain injury or not just one injury, but multiple injuries. Consequently, the amount of compensation individuals receive can vary on a case-by-case basis.
General damages would compensate you for these injuries as part of your claim. Factors that will be taken into consideration when this head of loss is being calculated include:
- How many injuries you have suffered
- Severity of the injuries,
- The level of medical intervention required
- The impact of the injuries on day-to-day life
- Length of recovery time post-injury.
If the injuries you have suffered in a hit and run accident have also caused you to suffer financial losses, you may also be able to receive special damages for these losses. This type of compensation specifically covers any financial losses you have incurred as a direct result of your injury.
This can look like:
- Loss of wages
- Travel costs
- Medical bills
- Property adaptations
- Care costs
- Future loss of earnings
In order to secure special damages as part of your compensation, you will need to prove that you have sustained financial loss. To do this, you must provide evidence in the form of documented costs, such as:
- Payslips for lost wages
- Travel receipts, such as trips to the hospital or GP
- Invoices from medical bills
How Could A Compensation Calculator Help You?
The purpose of our hit and run compensation calculator is to help you understand roughly how much compensation you might receive for your injuries. The calculator will ask you clear and straightforward questions such as:
- Where did the injury take place?
- What type of injury is it?
- How severe is the injury?
- Have you lost any earnings?
- Who was at fault?
- When did the injury happen?
Our compensation calculator uses figures from the JCG, so please remember that these are only guidelines and not a guaranteed amount of what you could receive.
If you have any questions on how to use our hit and run compensation calculator or have any general questions about road traffic accident claims, please contact us.
Can I Make A Hit And Run Claim?
You could make a hit and run claim, provided that your case meets certain eligibility criteria. These are:
- You were owed you a duty of care
- Another road user breached this duty of care
- You were injured as a result of this breach
All road users, including drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians, have a duty of care to prevent causing damage or injury by using the roads safely. They must also adhere to the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA) and the Highway Code.
Section 170 of the RTA states that you must stop after being involved in an accident that causes damage or injury. Failure to do so is considered an offence.
Who Are The Motor Insurers’ Bureau?
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) is a UK-based organisation that compensates victims of untracable or uninsured drivers They also help reduce uninsured driving, manage insurance data, and enforce insurance requirements.
If you have been involved in a hit and run accident, and your case meets the eligibility requirements we set out above, you could make a claim through the MIB for compensation.
If you require more general information about making a claim through the MIB, contact us today so that we can support you.
Is There A Time Limit To Claiming After A Hit And Run?
Yes, generally, there is a 3-year time limit to pursue a hit and run claim, as per the Limitation Act 1980. This 3-year timer typically begins from the date of your hit and run accident. If you fail to file a hit and run claim within the 3-year window, you will be considered as what is legally known as time-barred.
Please take note of the following exemptions to the 3-year time limit:
- If the individual lacks the mental capacity to claim, the timer will be frozen, and the 3 years will only be applied if the individual regains mental capacity
- If the individual is a minor, they will be unable to make a claim until they are 18, and the 3-year time limit will begin from their 18th birthday
In both of these cases, where the injured person cannot pursue their own claim, a litigation friend could be appointed to begin the process on their behalf.
To learn more about acting as a litigation friend, you can contact our advisors.
How Can I Prove I Was Involved In A Hit And Run?
The most efficient way to prove that you were involved in a hit and run is to gather evidence. Evidence is an integral part of what makes a road traffic accident claim successful, so it’s important that you gather as much proof as you can in order to prove that another individual was at fault for the injuries you suffered.
Many things can act as evidence to support your claim. Here are some examples:
- The registration number of the vehicle that hit you
- Footage from CCTV or a car dashcam
- A police reference number if they arrived at the scene
- Photographs of your injury
- Photographs of the damage to your vehicle
- Witness statements from bystanders who saw the hit and run
- Medical records that detail the injuries you sustained.
One of the expert solicitors on our panel could help you with gathering evidence for your claim. Contact our advisors to learn more about this or how a hit and run compensation calculator could help you.
Get Help From Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Solicitors
Here at Compensation Calculator UK, our panel of No Win No Fee solicitors employs a tailor-made approach to support our clients with eligible claims, providing them with the best possible service and outcome. We recognise that each client will experience different injuries and circumstances, and will understandably require different types of support.
Our panel of expert solicitors can:
- Gather evidence for your claim
- Contact eyewitnesses for statements
- Organise an independent medical assessment for you
- Utilise that assessment and other medical evidence to determine an accurate compensation amount
- Liaise with the defendant’s solicitors on your behalf
- Navigate any and all legal proceedings for you so that you can focus on recovery
The examples above are just a few of the ways our panel of solicitors can provide support and guidance to their clients. Our panel provides this support on a No Win No Fee basis, specifically through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This gives you access to a range of benefits, including:
- You won’t be charged a fee for the solicitor’s work if your case is unsuccessful.
- You won’t have to pay any upfront service costs
- You won’t need to pay for your solicitor’s services while your claim is ongoing
- If your claim succeeds, you will pay a success fee to your solicitor. This is taken out of your compensation as a legally limited percentage.
Contact Our Advisors
If you have any questions about our hit and run compensation calculator, the services our panel of solicitors provides or would simply like to know more about road traffic accident claims, please contact our advisory team:
- Call us on 0800 408 7826
- Contact us online
- Reach out using our live chat
More Information
More guides by us:
- Read up on claiming compensation for PTSD.
- Learn about compensation in car accident claims.
- If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, learn how much you could claim.
Additionally, you can check out these external resources:
- Learn more about hit and run accidents from GOV.UK.
- Read up on road safety laws from Think!
- Read some guidance on whiplash from the NHS.
Thank you for reading this guide on using a hit and run compensation calculator.