There has been an increase of reports in both Flintshire and Cheshire news recently about ‘hit and run’ collisions, with these accidents having devastating consequences for victims and their families.
Shockingly a pensioner in Chester was assaulted last week, when he stopped to take photos of collision that he had witnessed. The driver of one of the vehicles ran over towards the 69 year old man violently pushing him to the ground, causing the good Samaritan; who had tried to take photos of the cars in case they would be needed as evidence, to sustain bruising to his chest and grazes to his knees. The driver then got back in his car and left the scene of the crash.
Cheshire Police are appealing for anyone who may have any information regarding the incident which took place on Queens Road, Vicars Cross, Chester at 5.40pm on Tuesday November 20th.
Cheshire Police are also urging witnesses, or for anyone who may have any information, about a hit and run in Elton on Saturday, November 24th, where a collision between a black Mercedes Estate and a red Range Rover in Meadowview. Tragically the 37 year old female passenger of the Mercedes died following the accident, and the 56 year old driver of the Range Rover sustained minor injuries. The driver of the black Mercedes Estate is believed to have fled the scene before the emergency services arrived (arrived at the scene around 8.42 pm)
Hit & Run Accident Compensation Claims
Hit and run accidents are when the motorist that has caused the accident, leaves the scene without stopping, or failing to give insurance details. Hit and run accidents make up 12% of accidents reported to police, which is about 17,000 incidents per year. These may involve collisions with other motorists, or with pedestrians and often have devastating consequences.
It is against the law to leave the scene of an accident without swapping details first, but research from the Department of Criminology at Leicester University has found that are many reasons people leave the scene of an accident without giving details, These include having no insurance, being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or having knowingly broken the speed limit. The main reason older drivers give for being involved in a hit and run , is being unaware that it is a crime to leave the scene, (especially if they didn’t think significant damage was caused), and others stating that they were unaware there had been an accident ( often the case for hit and run accidents caused by HGV drivers)
Being involved in accident can already be both physically and emotionally distressing to victims and their families, without the added turmoil of being in an accident where the driver leaves the scene -without showing any concern for those they have hurt. Further anguish is caused because victims often don’t know that they can still pursue compensation without having the guilty driver’s insurance details to make a claim to.
Call Us for a Confidential Chat About Your Claim
If you or a loved one have been involved in a hit and run accident in the past three years call Acclaim Legal Services today on 01244 956434 or email info@acclaimls.co.uk for a confidential, informal chat about your claim. Their expert team of sympathetic solicitors understand how vulnerable and worried you might be feeling, and will look after every aspect of your claim, supporting you both practically and professionally, whether you are claiming for damages to your car, for loss of earnings as a result of your accident, for medical care and transport costs or adaptations to your home as a result of the accident or are preparing for a future without a loved one.
Specialist Road Traffic Accident Team
The specialist road traffic accident team at Acclaim Legal Services have handled thousands of hit and run cases and with over 30 years of experience they will endeavour to get you the maximum compensation that you deserve.