Pedestrian Accident Claims
As a pedestrian, you can qualify for accident claims compensation in the event of an injury caused by a car driver, cyclist, motorcyclist, bus, or local authority. If we can prove that your injuries were caused by another person’s negligence, then this will form the basis for a personal injury claim. Call us today on 01252354433^ so our no win, no fee * solicitors ** can guide you.
It goes without saying that all forms of road traffic accident can result in serious injuries for those involved. However, as a pedestrian you are even more at risk of a serious personal injury due to collision – this is why the Highway Code stresses an emphasis on motorists having to give pedestrians the right of way.
Examples of Pedestrian Accident Claims
At Accident Claims UK, we are specialists in dealing with personal injury claims and road traffic accident compensation. Over the years, our pedestrian accident solicitors ** have helped thousands of people to claim compensation successfully. The statistics around pedestrians deaths and injuries are still far too high, according to recent figures, and we fight to help our clients receive the best care and financial support possible in the event of injury.
We asked a few of our solicitors ** to give some examples where they have successfully won pedestrian accident compensation for their clients.
Example Case #1 – Pedestrian Knocked Over by a Cyclist
A pedestrian stepped out into the road and was hit by a cyclist. The client received cuts, bruises, and a bump to the head. Our pedestrian accident claims solicitor ** took the case on and successfully won damages in the four figure range for the pedestrian’s personal injury claim.
Example Case #2 – Pedestrian Knocked Over by a Car
One of the more common forms of pedestrian accident claim we deal with are when clients wish to make a “knocked over by a car claim”. A couple of years ago, one of our personal injury solicitors ** represented a client who was returning home from work and had to cross a busy road.
Despite looking both ways, and crossing safely, the client was knocked over by a car who sped around the corner without due care and attention. The pedestrian was hospitalised for one month with fractures and breaks.
Our personal injury lawyers ** managed to win them a five-figure sum in the form of accident compensation. Thankfully, most pedestrian injuries are not always this serious, and our client made a full recovery.
Example Case #3 – Pedestrian Tripped Over a Loose Paving Slab
Poorly and badly maintained pavements and pathways can also lead to pedestrian accident claims – and this case was no different. Our client tripped over a loose paving slab, fracturing her shoulder.
Our pedestrian accident solicitors ** were able to help her to win a four-figure sum of damages from the local authority charged with maintaining the public paths.
As a Pedestrian, It’s Not Your Fault for Crossing The Road
An example of how personal injury law can be applied in the case of pedestrian accidents involves a recent case where a person believed that they had ample time to cross a road. A car driver saw the person from over one hundred yards away, but still hit him.
Even though the claimant was not crossing using a pedestrian crossing, the courts decided in favour of the pedestrian as they ruled that the car driver must have been speeding and failing to pay due care and attention whilst driving. The courts ruled that the driver had to take 80% responsibility for what had happened, as a result the claimant was able to receive a sizeable pedestrian injury compensation award for their pedestrian accident claim.
Even if you are a pedestrian, and think you were actually at fault, then all is not lost. It might still be possible for us to pursue a pedestrian accident claim for compensation on your behalf, as you could be due to receive damages due to how the law in the UK is structured.
Supporting Your Claim for Pedestrian Accident Compensation
If you would like to make a personal injury compensation claim via our expert solicitors **, then please ensure that you take the following steps:
- Provide proof that someone else was at fault for your personal injury, for example, a driver.
- To support your pedestrian accident claim, try to gather witness information at the time of the accident.
- Make sure that the police are made aware of the accident and report it on file.
- Keep any expenses that you incur as a result of your personal injury.
Why Choose Us for Pedestrians Accident Claims?
With years of experience and expert personal injury solicitors ** who have successfully claimed for damages for thousands of clients across the UK, you will stand a high chance of success when using us to pursue your compensation claim.
When you call, we will treat your case with sympathy and confidence and quickly tell you whether you can make a pedestrian accident claim for compensation. Call us now for a no-obligation discussion now.
Contact Our Accident Claim Specialists Today
Call us on 01252354433^ to discuss your personal injury claim, or if you would like to contact Accident Claims UK online, please complete our enquiry form. We’re here to help.