Pedestrian Accident Claims

Of all those who can be involved in car accidents, pedestrians are the most vulnerable. They are at the most risk of serious injury if they are involved in a collision with a vehicle. In the UK alone, over 30,000 people are injured by vehicles each year.

Pedestrian Claiming Against a Driver

If you are injured by a vehicle whilst on a pavement or a crossing, you will have a very strong case for claiming compensation, as those are areas where the pedestrian always has right of way. A claim can be more complicated if the individual was crossing the road at a non-designated crossing area. In this case it will depend on who the fault lies with. Sometimes a judge may allocate a portion of the blame to each party. For example, if an individual was crossing the road at a non-designated crossing but was visible to the driver early enough for them to stop in time, the judge may say it was 75% the driver’s fault and award the pedestrian compensation. A person can still claim for compensation even if they were injured while trying to avoid being hit by a dangerous driver, and were not actually hit by the car. If you were hit by a driver who then fled the scene and was unable to be traced, i.e. a hit and run, it is still possible to claim compensation through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). The MIB deal with claims for accidents caused by uninsured or untraced drivers and this includes pedestrian accident claims.

Driver Claiming Against a Person on Foot

If you were the driver in an accident and are seeking to claim compensation against a person on foot for damage to your car or personal injuries, it can be a very difficult case to win. These types of claims are rare and can be very tricky to prove that it was entirely that persons fault. It can also be complicated by the fact that pedestrians are not insured in the same way drivers are. However, it may be possible if the pedestrian has the financial means to pay. You may also be able to make a claim against their buildings and contents insurance.

Pedestrian Accident Compensation

As a person on foot you are in one of the most likely groups to receive serious injuries after being hit by a car, compensation is vital in order to help get your life back on track. An injury as a pedestrian can be devastating for both you and your family. As well as the pain, suffering and in the severe cases, disability, it can cause, it can also affect you psychologically and financially. Lawson Taylor understand this can be a traumatic time and our expert personal injury solicitors are committed to helping you at every stage with professionalism and sensitivity on a no win no fee basis.

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