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Rear end shunt
Rear end shunt. These are common cases where one vehicle fails to brake and collides with the back of the vehicle in front. Almost always liability will rest with the driver of the vehicle behind.
In most cases there will be an insurer covering the other party. If not, there is an organisation called the Motor Insurers Bureau who may meet the claim. It is often unknown initially whether or not the other party is insured and because the MIB have very strict time limits it is very important that the following steps are taken after any accident:
* Take down the details of the other party at the scene, including name, address, telephone and insurance details and vehicle registration number.
* Report the matter to the police immediately. If for any reason this is not possible report the accident in person to a police station as soon as you can (and get a reference number)
* Take details of any other party and any witnesses.
Contact your own insurers, if relevantContact Wendy Wright on 020 7681 8671or by e-mail to wendywright@osbornes.net. Or Stuart Kightley on 020 7681 8672 or by e-mail to stuartkightley@osbornes.net We will then discuss the case with you over the phone and if you have a claim we will arrange a free initial interview either here or at your home
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