Pedestrian Accident Claim
Zenith Lawyers are very aware that pedestrians can be extremely vulnerable on the roads and a road traffic accident can be fatal. The severity of a pedestrian’s accident with a vehicle is often extreme causing extensive injuries that can worsen and potentially develop into life-threatening conditions. Such accidents can further induce psychological trauma. As a pedestrian, if you, or someone you know, have suffered such an accident, you may be entitled to compensation.
ELIGIBILITY
Pedestrian accident compensation can be claimed when a person, travelling by foot, has been struck by a car or another vehicle. If so, you may be eligible to make a pedestrian accident claim for compensation. You may also be entitled to claim financial loss due to the loss of earnings you have suffered as a result of the injuries caused by the accident.
Pedestrians can experience a range of injuries caused by road traffic accidents. The more serious ones which are still common are:
- Neck injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Head & Brain Injuries
- Operations
- Fractures
- Broken Bones
- Internal injuries
- Fatal injuries
- Some of the common causes of accidents that have resulted in injuries like these are:
- Drivers fail to give right of way
- Speeding and/or reckless driving
- Distracted drivers
- Drivers under the influence of Alcohol and/or drugs
Please note this list not exhaustive. If you have any queries or concerns about any other injuries pertaining to a claim, please contact us. We are here to help you.
If the pedestrian accident claim is in relation to:
A minor: They have up until their 18th birthday to claim, plus an additional 3 years which takes it to 21 years of age.
An adult: You have 3 years from the date of accident to claim as that is when your limitation period will end.
Every claim is different from the other, each claim has its own circumstances and situations where they need to be followed up properly and thoroughly. How much you will end up receiving depends on many factors such as:
- The severity and extent of the injuries
- Expenses incurred as a result of the accident, including hospital bills, medication, rehabilitation costs, and any future medical care needs.
- Financial loses; lost wages or loss of earnings
- The pain, suffering and potential losses you’re likely to incur in the future.
Our specialists are here to make sure that maximum compensation is achieved with no stone unturned and will not rest assured until they deemed to have done everything possible.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CLAIM TO SETTLE?
Each claim must be considered upon its own merits. We must obtain relevant evidence in relation to the incident to ascertain a form of admission from the third party, these situations can cause delays. Therefore, whilst we are unable to provide a time frame, we do promise to ensure the claim is dealt with in a prompt and professional manner.
WOULD YOU ASSIST WITH REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT?
We are not here only to just recover compensation for the negligence of someone else’s actions, we are here to also ensure that you are adequately looked at, cared for, and made sure that you are on the right path to recovery. Money can only go so far if you are still suffering, so we will do our best to align you with the best medical professionals out there to maximise your chances of recovery.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO MAKE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?
Most of the claims we handle are on a No Win No Fee Basis. This means that you won’t pay anything upfront and will only pay if your claim is successful at the end. Most legal fees will be covered by the third party and the rest will only be deducted from your compensation award. All this will be formally discussed and agreed with you prior to proceeding forwards with your claim.
CAN I CLAIM IF I AM PARTIALLY AT FAULT?
Each accident has its own merits, with some accidents you can place fault within each party.
Although you may believe that you were at partial fault for the accident, more often or not within the legal road laws, you may very well not have been. It is always worth having a conversation with us in regard to situations like this, we offer free consultations for these matters.