Our specialist personal injury solicitors at What’s My Claim Worth recently secured a successful settlement for our client after he was injured in a road traffic accident caused by an untraced driver. Despite the at-fault driver failing to stop and never being identified, we were able to pursue the claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) and recover compensation on our client’s behalf.
The Accident
Our client was riding his motor scooter when a car suddenly cut across his path without warning. In an attempt to avoid a direct collision, our client was forced to swerve sharply, causing him to lose control of the scooter and be thrown from it onto the road.
The driver responsible failed to stop at the scene and was never traced.
The Injuries
As a result of the accident, our client suffered a fracture to his right collarbone, together with a head injury and concussion. During his recovery, he also began experiencing symptoms associated with thoracic outlet syndrome, a painful condition involving compression of nerves around the shoulder and neck area.
Given the complexity of the symptoms, extensive medical investigations were required, including nerve conduction studies, EMG testing, MRI scans, and a CT angiogram, to fully assess the extent of the injuries and long-term prognosis.
We obtained expert medical evidence from an Orthopaedic Surgeon, who confirmed that the clavicle fracture had healed satisfactorily. The medical evidence also carefully considered whether the ongoing symptoms were connected to the accident, ensuring the claim was properly evidenced throughout.
Building the Claim
Cases involving untraced drivers can often be challenging, particularly where liability and medical causation require detailed investigation. Our team guided our client through the MIB claims process, ensuring all available evidence was obtained to support the claim and maximise recovery.
In addition to compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, we successfully recovered financial losses incurred as a result of the accident, including:
- Travel expenses to medical appointments
- Damage to the scooter
- Care and assistance provided by others
The Outcome
The claim was successfully resolved without the need for a trial, with a final settlement of £5,956.74 secured for our client.
This case demonstrates that compensation may still be available even where the driver responsible for an accident cannot be identified. Our experienced team has extensive expertise in handling complex road traffic accident claims, including those involving uninsured and untraced drivers.
We’re Here to Help
Being involved in a road traffic accident can have a significant physical, emotional, and financial impact. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence – even if the driver left the scene or cannot be identified – our specialist personal injury solicitors may still be able to help.
Contact What’s My Claim Worth today for expert advice and support from a team experienced in securing compensation in complex personal injury claims. You can call us on 01244 568535, email us at info@whatsmyclaimworth.co.uk or use our Claims Calculator to see how much your claim could be worth.