Hit and Run Claims

Injured in a Hit and Run Accident and Unsure How to Claim Compensation?

Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be frightening and frustrating, especially when the driver leaves the scene. If you were injured and the responsible driver cannot be identified, you may still be entitled to make a hit-and-run claim. Our specialist solicitors help victims pursue compensation on a No-Win, No-Fee basis, even where the driver has not been traced.

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What Is a Hit and Run Claim?

A hit-and-run claim is a type of road traffic accident claim made when the driver responsible for the accident leaves the scene and cannot be identified.

Even if the driver is never found, you may still be able to claim compensation through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, which handles claims involving uninsured or untraced drivers.

Hit and run claims can involve pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, passengers or drivers injured due to someone else’s negligence.

How Long Do You Have to Make a Hit and Run Claim?

In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to start a hit-and-run claim.

Different rules may apply if the injured person is under 18 or lacks mental capacity. Acting quickly is important, particularly in hit-and-run cases where evidence such as CCTV or witness details can be lost over time.

Seeking legal advice early gives your claim the strongest chance of success.

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Injuries Covered by Hit and Run Claims

Hit-and-run accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor to life-changing. Whatever the severity, you may be entitled to make a claim.

Soft Tissue and Whiplash Injuries:

These are among the most common injuries in road traffic accidents, including hit and runs. Although they may not always be visible, they can cause significant pain and affect your ability to work and carry out daily activities.

Broken Bones and Fractures:

The sudden impact of a hit-and-run accident can result in fractures to the arms, legs, ribs or pelvis. Recovery can be lengthy and may require surgery or physiotherapy.

Head and Brain Injuries:

Head injuries sustained in a hit-and-run can range from concussion to serious traumatic brain injury. These cases often have long-term consequences for the individual and their family.

Spinal and Back Injuries:

Damage to the spine can affect mobility and independence, sometimes permanently. Compensation in these cases can be significant, reflecting the long-term impact on your life.

Psychological Injuries:

Being involved in a hit-and-run can cause lasting psychological harm, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. These injuries are taken seriously and form a valid part of any claim.

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How Bringing a Claim Can Help

Making a hit-and-run compensation claim can help reduce the financial impact of your injuries and support your recovery.

Covering the Cost of Medical Treatment

Compensation can help pay for private medical treatment, physiotherapy, surgery or any specialist care you need as a result of your injuries.

Replacing Lost Income

If your injuries have left you unable to work, either temporarily or permanently, a successful claim can recover the earnings you have lost and account for any future loss of income.

Supporting Your Ongoing Care Needs

Where injuries require long-term care, whether provided by a professional or a family member, compensation can cover those costs so you are not left to manage alone.

Adapting Your Home or Vehicle

In more serious cases, injuries may mean your home or vehicle needs to be adapted. Compensation can help fund those changes so that your day-to-day life is as manageable as possible.

Protecting Your Financial Future

A hit-and-run accident can have a lasting impact on your finances. Compensation is designed to put you back in the position you would have been in, had the accident never happened.

How to Make a Hit and Run Claim

Making a hit-and-run claim is often more straightforward than people expect. We guide you through every step.

Contact CEL Solicitors

Get in touch with our team to tell us what happened. We will listen carefully, ask the right questions, and let you know whether you have a valid claim, with no obligation to proceed.

We Assess Your Case

We will review the details of your accident, your injuries, and any evidence available, such as police reports, medical records, CCTV or dashcam footage or witness statements.

Gathering the Evidence

We will help you build the strongest possible case. In hit-and-run claims, this may include working with the police and identifying whether a claim should be made through the Motor Insurers' Bureau.

Your No-Win, No-Fee Agreement

If we believe your claim can succeed, we will set out the terms of your No-Win, No-Fee agreement clearly. There is nothing to pay upfront, and no legal fees to worry about if your claim is unsuccessful.

We’ve already helped thousands of people across the UK.

Speak to our friendly team today. You are not alone, and you may have a case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions, answered.

Yes. You may still be able to make a claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau even if the driver cannot be traced.

Yes. Reporting the incident to the police as soon as possible is important and helps strengthen your claim.

Compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, financial losses and the overall impact on your life.

Evidence may include police reports, medical records, witness statements and CCTV or dashcam footage.

“No-win, no-fee” means you won’t pay us anything unless we win your case.

There are no upfront costs and no hidden charges. If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t owe us a penny. If we win, our fees will be taken from the compensation we recover for you — and we’ll explain all of this clearly before you sign anything.  

It’s a simple promise: if you don’t win, you don’t pay.

Most hit and run claims are resolved through negotiation without the need for court proceedings.

We handle a wide range of transport accident claims, including car driver accident claims, bus and coach accident claims, motorcycle accident claims, cycling accident claims, Uber passenger accident claims, pedestrian accident claims, road traffic passenger accident claims, and hit and run claims.

Why Choose CEL Solicitors for Hit and Run Claims?

Proven Expertise

We have extensive experience handling road traffic accident claims, including cases involving uninsured and untraced drivers.

No-Win, No-Fee Representation

Nothing to pay up front. You only pay if we win, allowing you to pursue a hit and run claim without financial risk.

Client-First Approach

Every hit and run case is different, so we provide clear, practical advice tailored to your injuries and circumstances.

Proven Success

Our specialist solicitors are committed to securing the best possible outcome and supporting you throughout your recovery.

If you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident, contact CEL Solicitors today to discuss your options and begin your claim.

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