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No Win No Fee Pedestrian Accident Compensation Claims
Pedestrian accident compensation claims may be made when someone is injured due to another road user’s negligent actions or inactions. Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users, alongside cyclists and motorcyclists. If you have been struck and injured by another road user, you could be eligible to claim compensation. Our solicitors could handle your case on a No Win No Fee basis.
Essential Information:
- Reported road casualty statistics for 2024 shows 19,278 pedestrians were involved in road accidents.
- Pedestrians accounted for 25% of road deaths in the same year.
- An injured pedestrian could claim against a driver, cyclist or motorcyclist.
- If a loved one was injured as a pedestrian, you may be able to claim on their behalf.
- Our No Win No Fee solicitors could help gather evidence for your case, negotiate your compensation and help guide you through the claiming process.
Contact us to begin your road traffic accident claim. Our friendly team of advisors are on hand to offer you free advice and answer your questions:
- Phone – 0800 073 8802.
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- Use our live chat.
Who Can Make No Win No Fee Pedestrian Accident Compensation Claims?
You could make a No Win No Fee pedestrian accident compensation claim provided that you can demonstrate that your injuries were caused by the negligent actions of another road user.
Drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians have a duty of care to pedestrians. They must use the roads safely to avoid causing harm, as well as adhering to the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA) and the Highway Code.
You could make a claim against another road user where,
- A road user owed you a duty of care as described above.
- They breached their duty. For instance, they failed to stop when you were using a zebra crossing.
- The breach caused you to be injured. In this instance, you were hit by a car, suffering fractures to your forearm and hip.
If you or your loved one were harmed in a pedestrian accident, please contact our team to see whether you may be eligible to claim compenaation.
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How Can A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help My Claim For A Pedestrian Accident?
A No Win No Fee solicitor can help with your pedestrian accident claim by helping you to gather supporting evidence and negotiating compensation on your behalf.
Our solicitors have years of experience working on a variety of personal injury claims. Additionally, they offer to work with their clients on a No Win No Fee basis by offering a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA)
The benefits of a CFA include:
- Access to a solicitor’s services without upfront fees.
- Not having to pay for the solicitor’s ongoing services as the claim progresses
- No solicitor service fees if the claim is unsuccessful.
However, should you successfully be awarded compensation, your solicitor will take a success fee from this. This fee is a legally limited percentage, ensuring that the majority of the compensation stays with you.
Please contact us to find out how our No Win No Fee solicitors could help guide you through the pedestrian accident compensation claims process.
What Pedestrian Accident Compensation Can I Get?
You could get pedestrian accident compensation for your pain and suffering (injuries) as well as for any associated financial losses.
Compensation for your injuries is calculated under general damages. This is one of two heads of claim which may be awarded in pedestrian accident claims. The other is special damages.
If you choose to make a claim with one of our solicitors they will assess your case and help to determine what you may claim. Personal injury compensation may be calculated by comparing an independent medical assessment of your injuries against the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This contains a list of different types of injury along with guideline compensation brackets for each. How much compensation you are awarded may depend whether you suffered a minor, moderate or serious injury.
You can use our compensation calculator below to view examples of what may be awarded for different types of pedestrian injury claim. Click on the injury and severity to see guideline figures from the JCG. Please note, these figures are not guaranteed.
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Can I Claim For Special Damages After A Pedestrian Injury?
Yes, you may also claim for special damages after a pedestrian injury. This is the second head of claim which may make up your compensation settlement. You may claim for:
- Lost earnings and income.
- The cost of medical treatment.
- Adapting your vehicle or home.
- Travel costs, getting to and from medical appointments.
- Child care costs, if unable to look after your child during your recovery.
Evidence must be presented of your financial losses in order to claim special damages, such as payslips and receipts.
For an assessment of how much compensation you could claim, please contact one of our personal injury solicitors.
What Are Some Pedestrian Accident And Injury Examples?
Examples of pedestrian accidents and injuries may include incidents where a person is hit by a vehicle or harmed due to unsafe road conditions. Potential accidents and injuries could include,
- Reversing accidents – a driver reversing out of their driveway does not check it is clear and safe to do so, hitting a pedestrian
- Accidents at junctions – a driver does not check it is safe to tun out or into a junction, causing them to hit a pedestrian who was crossing the road.
- Accidents at pedestrian crossings – such as a driver hitting a pedestrian using a zebra crossing as they were distracted by their phone.
- Hit and run accidents.
- Being struck by a cyclist or motorcyclist – a cyclist doesn’t stop at a red light at a puffin crossing, causing them to hit a pedestrian crossing the road
If you have been injured and have questions about the pedestrian accident compensation claims process, you can contact our advisors.
How Might Someone Else Be At Fault For A Pedestrian Accident?
Someone else may be at fault for a pedestrian accident if they have failed to comply with the RTA or Highway Code, or failed to effectively manage a public space, causing you to be injured.
Another party may be at fault where,
- A driver may be at fault if they fail to yield at a pedestrian crossing or junction. Rule H2 of the Highway Code states road users must give way to pedestrians.
- Driving without due care and attention, such as distracted driving due to using a mobile phone to sat-nav. This is in breach of Rule 144 of the Highway Code.
- Speeding, in breach of Rule 124 of the Highway Code.
- Accidents involving cyclists, such as pedestrian hit by a cyclist riding on the pavement.
- Driving under the influence of controlled substances. Such road users may be in breach of The Drug Driving (Specified Limits) (England and Wales) Regulations 2014.
A solicitor could help you to identify who may be at fault. Please contact us to learn more about pedestrian accident compensation claims.
What Do I Need To Make A No Win No Fee Pedestrian Accident Claim?
To make a No Win No Fee pedestrian accident claim, you will need evidence that shows the extent of your injuries and who was liable for them.
Evidence may include:
- Your medical records or those from an independent medical assessment.
- CCTV or dashcam footage.
- Photos of the accident scene.
- Witness contact details.
- Police incident reports.
- the registration number, insurance information and contact details of a driver involved in the accident.
In addition, any road traffic accident claim must be filed within the time limit as set by the Limitation Act 1980. How long after an injury you can claim includes:
- 3 years from the accident if an adult claiming for yourself.
- 3 years from turning 18, if injured as a minor.
- No set time limit if the claimant lacks sufficient mental capacity. Such as after suffering a traumatic brain injury.
Minors and those without sufficient mental capacity are not able to claim themselves. A litigation friend may do so for them. Please contact us for further information on how the personal injury claim process works when claiming as a litigation friend on behalf of a loved one.
Make A Claim With No Win No Fee Solicitors Co
To make a claim with No Win No Fee Solicitors Co you can get in contact with our advisors. They can provide you with a free, no-obligation assessment of your case. If they believe that you have grounds to make a claim, they can then connect you to one of our expert personal injury solicitors.
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience in helping people to claim for a variety of different road accidents, including those affecting pedestrians. To date, they have helped to secure over £80 million in compensation for claimants. We are experts in helping people to claim compensation.
Some of the expert services our solicitors can offer include:
- Handling all legal documentation
- Gathering supporting evidence on your behalf
- Organising an independent medical assessment
- Arranging any physiotherapy or rehabilitation you may need
- Negotiating your compensation settlement
Contact Us
Contact our friendly advisory team today to see how we could help you through the pedestrian accident compensation claims process:
- Call us on 0800 073 8802.
- Click here to get in contact with us.
- Or, get in touch online.
More Information
Find more information on the type of injuries we could help you claim for:
- View our head injury claims guide here.
- Here we look at back injury claims.
- Learn about soft tissue injury claims here.
References:
- View Highway Code rules for pedestrians here.
- Think! Provides advice for road users.
- View NHS first aid information here.
Thank you for reading our pedestrian accident compensation claims guide. Contact us for further help and advice.