Liability after an accident: What you need to know

Questioner

In the parking lot of a supermarket, the day after my mother died, I was hit by a woman. After I got back on my feet, I wanted to speak to the woman to settle some insurance matters. But the woman left without worrying about me. Fortunately, I had taken a photo of her car and license plate. At my father's house, I called the police. The police came to my father's house and reported the incident. After the police left, I had to seek medical treatment. This was not my own family doctor. Diagnosis: severe bruising. I incurred costs. During the preparations for my mother's cremation and during the cremation itself, I experienced a lot of discomfort from the bruising. I want to hold the person who caused this accident liable for the damage suffered; after all, I incurred costs. I also want to hold her liable for the emotional distress; I experienced discomfort from the bruising during the preparations for my mother's cremation and during the cremation itself. Furthermore, I want to hold her liable for leaving the scene of the disaster, a disaster caused by her. Which articles of law can I use to hold the woman liable on all points for which I want to hold her liable.

Lawyer

Ir/Madam, I read your question. First of all, I want to offer my condolences for the loss of your mother. And that you are also hit by a car and the perpetrator drives away, I find very sad for you. I understand that you have already filed a report? That is very important. Were there any witnesses to the accident? If the perpetrator is not found despite the license plate being known, you can appeal to the Guarantee Fund. There are conditions attached to this, namely that you file a report with the police within 14 days in the case of an unknown perpetrator. You must also prove that you were hit by a motor vehicle. That is why it is important that there is a witness. I advise you to contact the police first. They may have already traced the perpetrator. If he cannot be traced, I advise you to go to the Guarantee Fund.