Can I claim compensation after a hit-and-run?

If you're hit by an unidentified vehicle in Canada, you may still be entitled to no-fault accident benefits through your own auto insurance policy or, if uninsured, through a provincial motor vehicle claims fund — even if the at-fault driver is never found.

In Ireland, if you were injured in a hit-and-run accident, you can claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) — not the driver — provided you report the incident to the Gardaí within 24 hours and cooperate fully with their investigation.

You can claim compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Singapore (MIBS) under the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act, as hit-and-run victims are covered even when the driver is unidentified.

Yes, you can still get compensation in most EU countries through a national guarantee fund or compensation scheme for hit-and-run victims.

Report a hit-and-run incident immediately to the nearest police station or by calling 112. You may also file a report online via the National Police Agency’s e-Police portal.

You must report the incident to the police within 24 hours, and the driver who hit your parked car has a legal duty to stop, provide details, and report the accident — failing to do so is a criminal offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Hit-and-run accidents in California can be a felony if they involve injury or death; otherwise, they are typically a misdemeanor.

In Japan, hit-and-run offenses carry severe penalties including up to 10 years’ imprisonment or a fine of up to ¥1 million — or both — under the Automobile Damage Compensation Security Act and Road Traffic Act.