If you are hit by a vehicle while walking and suffer serious injuries, you may be able to claim compensation.
Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable in road traffic accidents because they have little or no physical protection. As a result, these accidents often lead to severe, life-changing injuries.
Common injuries include:
- Head and brain injuries
- Spinal injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones and multiple fractures
- Internal injuries
- Psychological trauma, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Serious pedestrian injury claims can be complex and often involve substantial compensation because of the long-term impact on a person’s life.
Can You Make a Claim?
You may be able to claim compensation if:
- You were hit by a car, van, motorcycle or another vehicle
- The accident was caused by someone else’s careless or unsafe driving
- You suffered physical or psychological injuries
- The accident happened within the last three years (in most cases)
What Compensation Can You Claim?
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, compensation is usually divided into two parts.
1. Compensation for Your Injuries
This covers the pain and impact the injuries have had on your life, including:
- Physical pain caused by fractures, head injuries or internal injuries
- Long-term disability or mobility problems
- Psychological injuries, including anxiety, trauma or PTSD
- Loss of independence and reduced quality of life
2. Compensation for Financial Losses
You may also be able to recover money for losses and expenses caused by the accident, such as:
- Loss of earnings, including future lost income
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation costs
- Care and support provided by family members or professionals
- Adaptations to your home or vehicle
- Travel expenses linked to treatment or recovery
In serious injury claims, future financial losses can often form a large part of the overall compensation award.
How Is Compensation Calculated?
Compensation for injuries is based on:
- The seriousness of the injury
- How the injury affects your daily life
- Your ability to work
- Your long-term recovery and future needs
Solicitors and the courts use medical evidence and official compensation guidelines to value claims fairly.
In serious pedestrian accident cases, injuries are generally assessed as:
- Severe
- Moderately severe
- Moderate
Every claim is different, and the amount of compensation depends on the specific impact the injuries have had on your life.
Updated Compensation Guidelines
The latest Judicial College Guidelines (18th Edition), which are used to help value injury claims, have recently been updated and compensation levels have increased across most types of injuries.
This means that many serious pedestrian injury claims are now worth more than they were previously.
Recent updates include:
- Around an 8% increase in compensation brackets
- Higher awards for catastrophic and life-changing injuries
- Greater recognition of psychological trauma and permanent disability
Why Choose Our Specialist Pedestrian Accident Solicitors?
We specialise in serious pedestrian injury claims, including complex and high-value cases.
As the Personal Injury Department of Oliver & Co Solicitors, we represent seriously injured clients across the UK. We are proud to be recognised in the Legal 500 and offer a No Win, No Fee service.
We understand that every client’s situation is different, and we provide support tailored to your individual needs.
Our team can help you:
- Understand whether you have a claim
- Assess the value of your compensation
- Arrange expert medical evidence
- Deal with insurance companies on your behalf
- Secure early rehabilitation and support
- Fight for the maximum compensation available
Start Your Claim Today
If you have suffered serious injuries as a pedestrian, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
Our specialist solicitors are here to guide you through every stage of the claims process with clear advice, practical support and expert representation.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation discussion about your claim. You can call us on 01244 568535, email us at info@whatsmyclaimworth.co.uk or use our Claims Calculator to see how much your claim could be worth and we’ll get in touch.