Making a claim Can I make a claim if I have been injured by an uninsured driver? Claims can still be made via the Motor Insurer’s Bureau (MIB), which is a body set up by all the insurers in Great Britain to compensate victims of uninsured drivers. The process follows much the same procedure as would a normal personal injury claim. If the collision happened after 15th April 2011 and you suffered a significant personal injury (such as being admitted to hospital for 4+ consecutive days), then property damages will be paid in addition to compensation for personal injury. Can I make a claim if I have been injured by a vehicle that didn’t stop? Yes. Claims made via the Motor Insurer’s Bureau also cover untraced drivers. The MIB will make an award for compensation to the victim of a negligent untraced driver in respect of personal injuries. You may also claim property damages for a collision that occurred on or after 14th February 2003 provided the incident is reported to the police within five days of the collision if the vehicle remains untraceable. 22 www.eta.co.uk
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