Hit By A Car As A Pedestrian

[Stevesw]

I friend was crossing the road last night and hit by a car that was driven recklessly and at speed. They stopped and got out but then drove off and hid. Miraculously she was not badly hurt but very shaken despite going over the bonnet and up the screen. The police have found the driver and are pressing charges. My friend is now off for a week and on very low income. She does have a job. How does she go about claiming loss of earning and damage to clothes? Does she contact the insurance company direct as she now has all their details or does she find a legal aid solictor through legal aid? Really want to help her out as she works hard and just wants to get back to work but can harldy move. Any advise would be greatly apprieciated. Thanks in advance, Steve

[joko]

depending on where it happened, there may be a local shop - such as a off licence that has a camera trained on the door that may have footage of the accident - worth checking

a murderer in area had his motorbike identified because he shot someone opposite a newagents and they caught him riding off

[joko]

do it fast though as they often only keep footage for a few days

[joko]

check for ones inside shops as well as out too - the one in the newsagents was in indoor camera pointing out

[Stevesw]

Umm thanks but no cameras in the road she was crossing. As previous posts the guy has been found. Getting legal help through her works union.