The causes of pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian injuries are unexpected and happen while crossing the road. Most pedestrian accidents are caused by distracted drivers. These drivers fail to follow the road rules, give way to pedestrians or drive under the influence.
If you’ve been injured as a pedestrian, you may be able to receive compensation.
Types of pedestrian injury compensation
Injuries caused by road vehicles often lead to ongoing health problems and can impact your ability to work.
Compensation for pedestrian accidents can include:
Loss of income
Medical expenses and support
Lump sum payments for permanent impairment
Common Law Compensation
If you decide to pursue a Common Law claim, you may be able to access compensation for any ongoing pain and suffering, and past and future loss of income as a result of your accident.
Child pedestrian injuries
Unfortunately, the main victims of pedestrian accidents are children. If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you may be able to seek compensation to help your loved one recover and heal after a traumatic event.
How we can help
Our pedestrian injury lawyers can help you with the claim process, get access to medical treatment and services, and claim for any compensation benefits you’re entitled to. If court proceedings become necessary, our lawyers will help you navigate the legal process and collect any documentation.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, by making a police report, you are protecting your legal rights and entitlements. When you make a police report, you get a Police Incident Number and this is important to have because it will be requested as a part of your claim.
Yes, claims must be lodged within a specific time period and varies between states. Some exceptions may apply even if your accident exceeds state-based time limits. Exceptions may also apply for children injured in pedestrian accidents.
If you were injured by a motor vehicle, you may be eligible to pursue an injury claim. This includes registered road vehicles, like cars and motorbikes, commercial vehicles like trucks and even public transport vehicles, like buses and trams.
Even if you were partially at-fault or were distracted when the accident occurred, you may still be able to claim compensation.
Many state-based road schemes only cover registered road vehicles, and this often excludes e-bikes, e-scooters, and even some cyclists. However, there are exceptions and you may be able to claim for your injuries through a different compensation scheme. We can help explain your rights.
Meet the team
When you work with us, you’ll have your own team of legal experts looking after your case. Experienced and always working for your success, they will work closely with you to achieve the best outcome possible.