Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
This guide will explain how a hit and run compensation calculator can give you an estimate of the settlement you could be eligible to receive for your potential road traffic accident claim. We will explore the eligibility criteria that must be met to pursue personal injury compensation. Also, we will discuss the different heads of a personal injury claim and explain how these could be valued.
Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
This guide explores how a claim could be made when a road traffic accident involves an uninsured or untraced driver.
For further guidance about using a compensation claim calculator, please continue reading. You can also connect with a member of our team to discuss your claim further. Our team of advisors can provide legal advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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- Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
- Am I Eligible To Make A Hit and Run Compensation Claim?
- Does My Claim Go Through The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB)?
- Proving Hit And Run Compensation Claims
- Find Out If You Can Work With A No Win No Fee Solicitor For Your Claim
- Learn More About Using A Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
After a road traffic accident, you may wonder how much compensation you could be eligible to receive for the injuries you sustained and the impact they’ve had on your quality of life. A hit and run compensation calculator can consider the details of your case to help estimate the value of your potential personal injury claim. It is important to note this figure is a guide and not an exact representation of the award you will receive.
There are up to two types of compensation that could be awarded for a successful personal injury claim: general damages and special damages. General damages compensate for the psychological harm and the physical pain and suffering resulting from your injuries.
Below we have provided a table of guideline compensation brackets relating to the general damages head of claim. To create this, we used the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Road traffic accident solicitors can also use the JCG to assist them in the valuation of a personal injury claim.
Since the introduction of The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021, those who are injured inside a vehicle and suffer a whiplash injury will have their injury valued in line with the tariffs found in the legislation. This doe not apply to pedestrians, cyclists and motorbike users. We have given two examples at the bottom of this table.
| Injury | Severity | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Damage | Moderately Severe (b) | The person will have a serious disability and a substantial dependence on others. They will require constant care. | £219,070 to £282,010 |
| Brain Damage | Less Severe (d) | There will have been a good recovery, enabling the person to return to employment and engage in a normal social life. | £15,320 to £43,060 |
| Back Injury | Severe (a)(i) | The most severe injuries where the person’s spinal cord and nerve roots are damaged, causing a combination of consequences that are very serious and not expected in back injury cases. | £91,090 to £160,980 |
| Back Injury | Moderate (b)(ii) | Many commonly encountered back injuries, such as a disturbance of ligaments and muscles, causing backache. | £12,510 to £27,760 |
| Neck Injury | Severe (a)(ii) | Injuries that generally involve serious fractures or damage to cervical spine discs, which lead to disabilities. | £65,740 to £130,930 |
| Neck Injury | Moderate (b)(i) | Injuries, for example, fractures and dislocations, which will cause symptoms that are severe and immediate, and may lead to necessary spinal fusion. | £24,990 to £38,490 |
| Leg Injury | Severe (b)(ii) | The injury will cause permanent problems with mobility and create a life long requirement for mobility aids. | £54,830 to £87,890 |
| Arm Injury | Injuries that Result in Substantial and Permanent Disablement (b) | Serious fractures of one or both forearms resulting in permanent significant disability, either functionally or cosmetically. | £39,170 to £59,860 |
| Whiplash Injuries | The duration of the injury is longer than 18 months but 24 months at most. | One or more whiplash injuries with one or more psychological injuries of a minor severity. | £4,345 |
| Whiplash Injuries | The duration of the injury is longer than 15 months but 18 months at most. | One or more whiplash injuries with one or more psychological injuries of a minor severity. | £3,100 |
Special Damages
In addition to general damages, you could receive special damages as a part of a car accident injury payout. This reimburses you for the financial expenses incurred due to your injuries.
For example, you may suffer financially from the loss of earnings if you cannot attend work, or you may have to pay for adjustments to your home or vehicle due to your injuries.
Evidence can help to support a claim for these losses. Therefore, it is important you can provide such. This may include invoices, payslips and bank records.
Please contact us if you have any questions about making a claim for whiplash compensation. Also, you could use a compensation calculator for an estimate of the compensation that you may be eligible to receive.
Am I Eligible To Make A Hit And Run Compensation Claim?
To make a compensation claim following a road traffic accident, you will need to meet the criteria of eligibility. This is outlined below:
- Another road user must have owed you a duty of care.
- They must have breached this duty.
- This breach must have resulted in your sustaining mental or physical injuries.
This is the definition of negligence, on which basis you could be eligible to bring forward a personal injury claim. The Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA) details the duty of care that road users owe one another to safely navigate the roads. Also, The Highway Code offers guidance and rules for road users, some of which are backed by laws.
Section 170 of the RTA explains the duty of a driver who is involved in an accident which causes injury or damage. You must stop at the scene and provide your details to anyone with reasonable grounds for requiring them. If this is not done for any reason, you must report the accident.
Does My Claim Go Through The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB)?
Hit and run accident claims may be made through the MIB. They provide an avenue for non-fault claims to be made when the defendant has no insurance or is untraceable.
The MIB work in partnership with insurance companies, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and the police.
Get in touch with a member of our team for more information on making a claim via the MIB.
Proving Hit And Run Compensation Claims
After receiving the medical attention you require, you may wonder what to do if you suffer an injury in an accident caused by a driver breaching their duty of care. It is important that you collect evidence to prove negligence if you want to pursue personal injury compensation. This evidence could include:
- CCTV or dashcam footage.
- Photographs of any physical injuries and the scene of the accident.
- Copies of medical records and a diary illustrating the symptoms and mental impact you have experienced.
- Witness contact information.
We also recommend that you seek legal advice; our team are available at any time. Also, a hit and run compensation calculator could help you to estimate the potential settlement that you could be eligible to receive.
Find Out If You Can Work With A No Win No Fee Solicitor For Your Claim
Road traffic accident solicitors may offer to work on your claim under a type of No Win No Fee arrangement. They may propose that you enter into a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This typically means that a solicitor will not charge for their services upfront or if a claim is unsuccessful.
However, a successful claim will mean your solicitor can deduct a small fee from the compensation. This will be a percentage capped by The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013. The amount that can be taken as a success fee will have been agreed upon between you and your solicitor before entering into the arrangement.
Contact our team of advisors for a free evaluation of your claim. They may connect you with one of our specialists No Win No Fee road traffic accident solicitors, should they find that you could have valid grounds to make a claim.
Speak To Us About Using Our Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
To speak to a member of our team, you can:
- Telephone 0800 073 8804
- Claim online via our webpage
- Use our live chat feature to receive support
Learn More About Using A Hit And Run Compensation Calculator
If you found this guide helpful, explore more of our information:
- Uninsured Drivers Compensation Claims
- How Much Compensation For An Accident Involving A Stolen Car or Vehicle?
- Hit And Run Pedestrian Accident – What To Do?
For external sites, please visit the links below:
- If You’re In An Accident – GOV.UK
- Urgent and emergency care services – NHS
- Reported Road Casualties In Great Britain, Provisional Estimates: Year Ending June 2022 – Government Guidance
Thank you for reading this guide on using a hit and run compensation calculator to get an estimate of the personal injury compensation you could be eligible to receive.
