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A motorist was injured on the M1 near Belfast while stopping to assist after a road traffic incident. He avoided being struck by an oncoming vehicle by jumping a crash barrier, suffering a serious leg injury. The at-fault driver was…
A motorist was injured on the M1 near Belfast while stopping to assist after a road traffic incident. He avoided being struck by an oncoming vehicle by jumping a crash barrier, suffering a serious leg injury. The at-fault driver was untraced, so the claim proceeded through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) and settled for £120,000 without court proceedings. The client’s name has been changed to protect confidentiality.
Campbell & Co Solicitors acted on behalf of Daniel W. (Clients Alias), who was injured after stopping on the M1 to assist following a road traffic incident ahead of him. While on the hard shoulder, an approaching vehicle came dangerously close, forcing Daniel to take evasive action. He jumped over the crash barrier to avoid being struck and suffered a deep laceration to his leg, resulting in significant scarring. The at-fault driver did not stop and was never identified. The claim proceeded through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) and settled for £120,000 without court proceedings.
Solicitor with conduct: Anselm Henry
The incident occurred on the M1 after an accident happened ahead of Daniel. He stopped and exited his vehicle on the hard shoulder to provide assistance.
Moments later, a subsequent vehicle came dangerously close. To avoid being struck, Daniel took evasive action and jumped over the crash barrier, suffering a serious laceration to his leg. The vehicle failed to stop and the driver could not be identified.
Following lengthy investigations and a PSNI report, it was confirmed that the at-fault driver was untraced. Anselm Henry progressed the claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), which handles compensation where an uninsured or untraced driver cannot be pursued directly.
The MIB accepted the claim, allowing the matter to proceed to valuation and negotiation.
Daniel required medical assessment for both the physical injury to his leg and the psychological impact of the incident. Specialist evidence was obtained to ensure the long-term effects were properly reflected in the valuation of the claim.
Court proceedings were not issued. Following negotiations with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, the claim settled for £120,000, reflecting the injury, scarring and the psychological impact of the incident on the M1 near Belfast.
Campbell & Co Solicitors supports clients across Belfast and Northern Ireland with road traffic injury claims, including cases involving untraced drivers and Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) applications. We focus on clear advice, thorough evidence gathering and securing fair compensation without unnecessary delay.
If you have been injured in a road traffic incident and the responsible driver cannot be traced, early legal advice is essential. Campbell & Co Solicitors can advise on your rights and guide you through an MIB claim.
The client name used in this case study has been changed to protect confidentiality. This case study is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
