Pedestrian Accident Claims
In the UK, a pedestrian is injured by a motor vehicle every few minutes. More worryingly, each day, a pedestrian is killed or seriously injured every two hours.
Pedestrian accident claims are some of the most challenging cases that The Claims Partnership has to deal with. Many of these accidents are completely avoidable, and tragically involve a disproportionate number of children and elderly victims.
At The Claims Partnership, we don’t only investigate the physical injuries that our clients suffer; we provide a service that’s dedicated to ensuring the claim process is as seamless as possible. We know that the psychological aspect of an accident is sometimes as bad as the physical pain, so we take that into account when handling your claim. Pedestrian accident victims frequently develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or other psychological problems. As a result, we routinely have our clients assessed by a Consultant Psychiatrist to investigate this aspect of their injuries, as well as arranging for therapy and counselling (where it is needed).
If you have been in a pedestrian accident and want to make a pedestrian accident claim, we can help in various aspects.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
- Driver distraction. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Survey estimated that driver distraction was involved in 78% of all pedestrian accidents.
- Poor visibility – Up to 70% of pedestrian accidents occur at night time.
- Drunk driving – Alcohol or drug involvement was reported in 48% of traffic accidents that resulted in a pedestrian being killed in 2009.
- Poor road design – Dangerous road crossings without suitable pedestrian safeguards are hot spots for pedestrian accidents.
- A failure to allow a pedestrian the right of way. Pedestrians have the right of way whilst crossing streets, in both marked and unmarked crossing areas.
Claiming for Compensation As An Injured Pedestrian
Depending on the specifics, being injured as a pedestrian in the UK can vastly change how you live your day-to-day life. From having to rely on family and friends to uphold your work and social calendar, to having to stop participating in hobbies you used to enjoy, and even serious lifestyle changes if you were involved in an accident as a pedestrian: if it wasn’t your fault, you are entitled to claim for compensation.
What evidence is needed for a pedestrian claim?
In order to increase the likelihood of a successful pedestrian claim, you should gather as much information and evidence as possible to support your claim. Some of the evidence you may wish to collect may include, but is not limited to:
Police Report
Police reports are one of the most handy and important pieces of evidence you can obtain in a personal injury claim. If the police were involved, you should obtain a copy of their report. We will request and pay for any Police Report routinely as part of our administration of your claim.
Medical Evidence
If you are making a personal injury claim, you should obtain some form of medical evidence that illustrates your suffering. Whether it is medical records, a doctor’s report, or details of your prescription records and reports, medical evidence can be a key part of ensuring a successful claim. We will request and pay for your medical records and a Medical Report routinely as part of our administration of your claim.
Photographic Evidence
Pictures of the incident will no doubt improve the strength of your claim. Pictures of the scene of the accident, the vehicle involved in the accident, or just general pictures detailing the fallout of the accident will all help.
Witness Statements
If you, or someone else close to you, can gather statements from witnesses of the incident, then this will also benefit your claim.
Driver and Vehicle Information
If possible, you should obtain driver and vehicle information. From the make and model of the vehicle to the driver’s license, information about the vehicle in an accident should be included within your claim.
CCTV Or Dashcam Footage
Video footage is one of the most effective forms of evidence, as it’s very hard to discredit. So, if there is CCTV footage of the event, or if the driver has a dashcam fitted to their vehicle, then it’s well worth factoring that into your claim.
Financial Records
If you want to reclaim expenses as part of your claim, be it loss of earnings or medical bills, you should keep financial records of your expenditures.
How Can We Help?
At The Claims Partnership, we are dedicated to working in your best interests and to providing a great value and high-quality pedestrian injury claims service. We treat our clients with integrity and fight their corner. We feel confident enough in our skills and experience to say that if it is legally possible to win your claim, then we will win it for you.
Our Partnership Promise on Costs
At The Claims Partnership, we have three simple rules that apply to our Personal Injury Claims services. They also apply to all the other services we offer.
- We never charge our clients anything until the day they receive their compensation payment.
- We guarantee that all our clients will receive a minimum percentage of the compensation they are awarded.
- We will agree on a minimum percentage with our clients before we start work on their claim.
For our Personal Injury Claims service, we guarantee that all our clients will receive a minimum of 70% of the compensation we negotiate for them.
We can also help you with any medical or Rehabilitation needs that you have. Please see our Rehabilitation page for details.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
- 398 pedestrians were killed in the UK in 2013. 24,000 other pedestrians were either slightly or seriously injured.
- 89% of pedestrian fatalities occurred during normal weather conditions.
- 73% of pedestrian fatalities occur in urban areas.
- Male pedestrians are twice as likely to be killed as female pedestrians.
- 32% of all pedestrian deaths occurred between 8 pm and midnight.
Is There A Time Limit To Make A Claim?
As with any personal injury claim, there is a time limit for you to make a claim. You have to make your claim within 3 years of the incident of the pedestrian claim. While certain circumstances may affect this (mainly if the incident happened to a child or if the victim does not have the mental capacity to proceed with legal proceedings), this is the general rule.
Compensation Amount For Pedestrian Accidents
When considering compensation amounts for pedestrian accidents, it’s not as simple as other claim types. The type of injury can drastically impact the amount of compensation you may receive.
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| Injury Category | Description | Compensation Range |
|---|---|---|
| General Injury | Serious, ongoing/recurring pain; possible surgery | £12,000 – £22,000 |
| General Injury | Moderate effects: recovery taking more than two years | £7,000 – £12,000 |
| General Injury | Complete recovery after two years | £3,800 – £7,000 |
| General Injury | Soft tissue injury; full recovery within a year | Up to £3,800 |
| Back Injury | Serious pain; surgery may be needed, possible prolapsed discs | £11,000 – £24,500 |
| Back Injury | Moderate effects; recovery over two years | £6,900 – £11,000 |
| Back Injury | Full recovery within one to two years | £3,800 – £7,000 |
| Back Injury | Soft tissue injury; full recovery within a year | Up to £3,800 |
| Back Injury | Soft tissue injury; recovery within three months | Up to £2,150 |
| Chest Injury | Collapsed lungs; full recovery | £2,000 – £4,700 |
| Chest Injury | Fractured ribs; pain for a few weeks | Up to £3,500 |
| Arm Injury | Significant disability; no full recovery | £17,000 – £34,000 |
| Arm Injury | Simple fracture of the forearm | £5,800 – £17,000 |
| Leg Injury | Serious fracture or soft tissue injury; no full recovery | £16,000 – £24,500 |
| Leg Injury | Simple femur fracture | £8,000 – £12,500 |
| Leg Injury | Hairline fracture or non-complex break; full recovery | Up to £10,500 |
| Brain Injury | Very serious brain damage | £245,000 – £350,000 |
| Brain Injury | Moderately severe brain damage | £190,000 – £245,000 |
| Brain Injury | Moderate brain damage | £37,000 – £190,000 |
| Brain Injury | Mild head injury; minimal brain damage | £1,900 – £11,000 |
| Brain Injury | Epilepsy resulting from brain injury | £9,000 – £130,000 |
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss your pedestrian accident claim or how we can help you, please contact us by phone on 01772 562084, by e-mail at info@theclaimspartnership.co.uk or by any of the Quick Contact Forms on this page. We don’t charge. We are never in a rush and we’re happy to help you as much as we can.