OK, a couple of points first if I may.
The third party commited the offence of failing to stop and report an accident, which is ammmunition your solicitor can use if it gets as far as going to trial.
As far as claiming back all out of pocket expenses, the more documentary evidence you have, the more difficult it is for the other side to dispute these costs. When you are provided with a loan car, many people do not relealise that they enter into a contract to pay the cost of the hire vehicle which would normally be clawed back from the other side. If you were to lose the case, you become liable for these costs.
The same applies for all other out of pocket expenses. If you keep car park receipts, travel receipts if you have been unable to use your car, even if you have had someone in to walk your dog because you were unable to because of your injuries, this can all be claimed back and is what is called special damages.
As far as liability is concerned, don't worry too much, the law is on your side. Firstly there is no offence of undertaking, and the third party has a statutory duty of care to ensure it is safe before any change in position or course, coupled with the fact that he clearly failed to stop and report the accident and then you have had problems subsequently, if it went to trial and the Judge was made aware of the full facts, then liability should not be an issue.
But do try and provide your solicitor with as much financial information and evidence as you can as it could make all the difference to the amount claimed.
