The short answerYou 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: telephone 01908 830001.
Quick facts
- Who pays
- The Motor Insurers' Bureau
- Covers
- Injury or property damage
- Drivers
- Uninsured or hit and run
- Telephone
- 01908 830001
What you can claim
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 or read more information on the MIB website.
Other help after a crime
If you were injured in a violent crime, see criminal injuries compensation. For legal costs, see legal aid.
Common questions
Who pays if an uninsured driver hits me?
You may be able to claim from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
Does it cover hit and run?
Yes, injury or property damage caused by a hit and run driver.
How do I claim?
Contact the MIB directly on 01908 830001.
Does it cover damage to my car?
It covers property damage caused by an uninsured or hit and run driver.
Source: GOV.UK: Compensation for victims of uninsured or hit and run drivers, read 12 October 2026. Every figure on this page is quoted from there. If it changes, this page is wrong until we fix it — tell us and we will.