What if I was injured in a car accident but the other driver was never identified?

If you were injured in a car accident in Massachusetts and the other driver was never identified, you may still be able to pursue a claim for compensation. Under Massachusetts law, you can file a claim with the Motor Vehicle Insurance Property Damage Trust Fund (MVIP). The MVIP was created to help compensate those who suffer losses in “hit-and-run” accidents when the other driver is never identified. In order to pursue a claim with the MVIP, you must have valid Massachusetts automobile insurance at the time of the accident. Proof of insurance must be provided to the MVIP in order to pursue a claim. Additionally, the accident must have occurred within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To be eligible for a claim, the accident must have resulted in an injury or death, and the vehicle or property damages must have exceeded $500. In order to pursue a claim, you must fill out the MVIP claim form and provide all the necessary documentation. After submitting the form, the MVIP will evaluate the claim and decide on an insurance payout. Generally, the MVIP will pay up to $8,000 for property damage and up to $20,000 for personal injury. It is important to note that if the other driver is identified after the accident, you may be able to pursue a claim with their insurance company. Therefore, it is in your best interest to make every effort to locate the other driver.

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