Car accidents involving pedestrians result in serious injury

Thursday June 24, 2010 at 6:54am

When a pedestrian is hit by a car in a road accident, there is a greater danger of the pedestrian sustaining serious injuries. A pedestrian’s body is exposed to the following injuries:

• Head and brain injury
• Spinal chord injury
• Fractured leg injury
• Fractured collar bone (Clavicle) injury
• Paraplegia or Quadriplegia injuries

You can claim compensation for the injuries you sustained in a road accident as a pedestrian. You are also entitled to claim any losses or expenses including care and medical expenses you may have incurred as a result of your injuries.

There are many factors which contribute to pedestrian accidents. The most common factor is the carelessness of drivers or motor cyclists. All drivers and motor cyclists have a responsibility to other road users including pedestrians. They are expected to comply with the High Way Code. Pedestrian are killed daily because of motorists driving without due care and attention.

Serious pedestrian accident injuries can have a long lasting impact on all your life. It may affect your work, relationships and hobbies. It is a very heavy burden on you and your loved ones.

If you have suffered injuries in a road accident as a pedestrian, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries.

Because serious injuries need a different approach, you will require specialist expertise. You will need the help of a specialist catastrophic injury lawyer to assist you make a claim for your injury as a pedestrian.


Balinda & Co have many years experience and have helped a lot of pedestrians who have suffered injuries in road accidents to get substantial compensation.

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Want help with your severe injury claim? Please contact us or call 0800 321 3287 and let us talk it through.

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The information on this blog is provided as a general guide only. It is not intended to be a complete and authoritative statement of the law and might be out of date by the time you read it. It is not a substitute for professional advice which takes into consideration specific facts of each case and any changes in the law and practice. No responsibility can be accepted by Balinda & Co for any loss suffered by any person acting or refraining from acting on the basis of the information on this blog. We offer free legal advice with respect to personal injury claims. Telephone 0800 321 3287 to discuss your particular claim.

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