PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CLAIMS

Personal Injury Solicitors – Pedestrian Accident Compensation

A pedestrian injured in an accident has a right to bring a claim for compensation. Our solicitors specialise in personal injury and can help you to get damages for your injuries. Bringing your pedestrian accident compensation claim is completely risk-free. We utilise a no win no fee scheme and pay 100% of compensation - win or lose there are no legal charges or expenses to pay. Telephone us today for a no charge, no obligation consultation about a pedestrian accident claim.

Deaths and Serious Injuries - Pedestrian Accidents Claims

Statistics recently released by the Department of the Environment for Transport and the Regions (DETR) are sobering. According to the DETR over 20% of those killed or suffering from serious injury in road accidents are pedestrians. Clearly there are many more people riding in cars than there are walking on or near the road as pedestrians however despite this fact, the pedestrian accident rate is still much higher than that of passengers or drivers riding in cars who are considerably better protected by the fabric of the vehicle. Almost all pedestrian accident compensation claims are successful which indicates that in most cases the third party, who is usually a car driver, was negligent.

Crossing the Street

Pedestrians must always act with care and remain aware of their surroundings, particularly when crossing the street. Obeying traffic signals reduces the risk of being involved in a pedestrian crossing accident, but it does not eliminate the risk altogether. Also pedestrians must bear in mind that drivers occasionally break the law and run a red light.

Walking at Night

Those walking at night should wear bright clothing which makes it easier for drivers to see pedestrians when it is dark outside. A pedestrian in reflective clothing can be seen at 150 metres distance by a person driving a vehicle with its headlights on. By comparison, a person not wearing a reflective sash or armband can only be seen 30 metres away.

Older Pedestrian

Because of their physical condition, older pedestrians are at an even greater risk of injury than the average pedestrian. Physical conditions that add to this risk include impaired eyesight and hearing, slower reflexes and a decreased ability to judge the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles.

No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

If you have suffered personal injury in a vehicle collision you should consult a solicitor as soon as possible. In order to make a pedestrian accident compensation claim the accident must have occurred within the last three years and have been caused as a result of negligence by another person. Many solicitors offer a no win no fee service which minimises the individual’s financial risk however the no win no fee scheme offered by this firm goes much further and can be summed up as 'win or lose no charge - compensation paid in full'. If you use our claims service there is no financial risk whatsoever and you are paid 100% of your compensation with no deductions.