Car Insurance
As a driver you will need to make sure the vehicle you are driving is properly insured for you to drive. There are various types of car insurance that you could have
Third Party
The minimum and cheapest type of car insurance. Covers you for injury to others or their property but not for damage to your property or injury to yourself.
Third Party Fire & Theft
Also insures your car against theft and damage by fire.
Comprehensive
In addition,to third party car insurance it covers most forms of damage to your vehicle and the possible replacement of parts and any personal injure to yourself or passengers
Costs
These vary depending upon:
How much “No Claims Bonus” you have earned
Your age if under 25 years old
Make of car
Power and engine capacity
Where you live
Proposed use of vehicle
Any court involvement
What is insured?
Check on what is covered by the small print of the policy. How much do you have to pay before the insurance company does? (Excess)
Certificate of Insurance
There are two types of certificate, the Simple Document and a Full Policy. The Simple Document is enough for most circumstances when asked for details of your Policy. The Full Policy has all the small print for your information.
Here is a link to the gov.uk website outlining the rules about car insurance
Should the worst happen have a look at
Compensation for victims of uninsured or hit and run drivers
You may be able to claim compensation from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) if you’ve been injured or your property has been damaged because of an uninsured or ‘hit and run’ driver.
Contact the MIB directly for more information – eg to find out what you can claim for, the deadlines for claiming and how to claim.
Download ‘Making a claim: a brief guide’ (PDF, 300KB)
Road Traffic Accident Claims
Britain’s highways are a busy place these days. With so much congestion on the roads and people usually rushing to get to workplaces, appointments and meetings, it is no wonder that the number of road traffic accident claims are on the rise every year.
Every day we handle cases involving injuries that have occurred whilst on the road, from minor head and neck injuries, to more serious complications.
By seeking compensation for the victims of these accidents, the Accident Advice Helpline hopes to bring some justice to the situation, as well as giving the injured party the cash they need to help speed their recovery.
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