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Pedestrian Accident Claims - Causes

Increased congestion has created a higher risk of
being involved in a pedestrian accident.

A pedestrian accident claim is a serious matter and if you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle as a result of another person’s negligence you have a right to compensation. Recent Scottish government statistics (https://www.transport.gov.scot/) have shown a record number of cars on Scotland’s roads. This increased congestion has created a higher risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident. In 2016 alone there were 10,968 road casualties in Scotland. Of these, 15% were pedestrians.​

The Leading Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Scotland​
The increased volume on Scotland’s roads can be considered one of the main contributing factors to the rising number of pedestrian accidents reported each year. Similar studies have shown that a large percentage of drivers are using their mobile devices while in transit. This can inhibit their awareness and create a more hazardous scenario for both driver and pedestrian alike.​

There has been an increase in hands-free devices as well and this could be attributed to the 3% drop in road accident casualties from 2014. In the case of pedestrians, however, using a hands-free device reduces their ability to hear their surroundings clearly. This can create a dangerous situation for the distracted pedestrian.​

Can You Claim Compensation For a Pedestrian Accident?
You have a right to compensation if you have been injured in a pedestrian accident that was not your fault. Your compensation claim can begin as soon as fault has been established. If you are unable to establish that the other party involved was at fault then you will need to bring your claim in front of the Scottish courts. In many pedestrian accidents the pedestrian has no control over the situation. In these circumstances you have the strongest case for your compensation claim. Contact us today for a consultation.

What Injuries Are Covered?​
Claim Solution Scotland Ltd understand the importance of your pedestrian accident claim and their expert team of advisors work closely to achieve the best possible result for you. Their claim specialists have years of experience in providing valuable advice to support pedestrians involved in pedestrian accident claims including:

  • Fracture Injury
  • Soft Tissue Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Multiple Injury
  • Amputation Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Rehabilitation
  • Fatal Accidents

What if You Share the Fault for the Accident?
If you are found to be partially at fault for your accident, either by way of agreement or following a determination by the Court, then your compensation will be reduced by a factor to reflect your contribution towards your injury. This can be difficult to assess and it’s not something you should agree to without specialist advice – you might not be liable at all.

Pedestrian Accident Claim Time Limits
You have three years from the date your pedestrian accident occurred to make a compensation claim. In order to increase the chance of success you should start your claim as soon as possible. This can mean gathering evidence to support your case. This evidence can include police reports, witness statements, and CCTV surveillance footage from local businesses. You will need anything that can prove the accident was not your fault. Having an expert advisor by your side during this process can prove to be priceless. Contact us today to start your claim.

Pedestrian on Motorways
Most pedestrian accident claims are settled before they need to be litigated in court. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached your claim will be lodged with the Court. The road safety rules set out in the Scottish Highway Code may be used to determine who is at fault. The Court will also look to see how your specific actions contributed to the overall detriment of the situation. This, plus any additional evidence presented, will be reviewed and the findings will be used to support, or negate, your case.

What if the Driver is Uninsured or Untraceable?
If you have been in a pedestrian accident and the driver was uninsured or sped off before you could get their information there is still a way for you to get access to compensation for your injuries. Every year about £400 million go to dealing with uninsured road accidents. The Motor Insurers Bureau was set up to help tackle this problem. Claims paid by the MIB are statistically smaller than those paid from insurance companies. They can take longer to complete as well. Regardless of these shortcomings, the MIB can be the last resort for someone who is the victim of a hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

What to Do If an Insurance Agent has Contacted You
In most cases, where the fault is with the other party, their insurance company may try to contact you to offer an out of court settlement. Taking an insurance settlement can hurt you in a couple of different ways. When you accept a settlement prior to court, you waive your right to future compensation. You may find that some of your injuries are late to develop and if this occurs, you will lose compensation for your future medical treatments. Our expert team of claim advisors works around the clock to make your claim process as easy as possible.

How Could Compensation Help You​
A pedestrian accident can be a life-changing event. You need to have the best possible team of advisors working to get you the compensation you deserve. This can include compensation for:

  • Loss of Employment
  • Medical Bills
  • Reduction of Mental Capacity
  • Loss of Physical Capacity
  • Future Medical Bills
  • Damaged Property
  • Pain and Suffering
  • Lost Wages

How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will Help You Win Your Road Traffic Accident Claim
Your advisor will review every detail of your claim and formulate the most effective strategy for you to follow. Pedestrian accidents cause great stress to the people injured in them and their loved ones. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd. takes pride in helping those that have been injured receive the compensation they deserve. No other team of claim specialists delivers the level of professionalism and experience found at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd.

How Much Compensation will You Get for a Pedestrian Accident
The amount of compensation you receive is going to be directly related to the severity of your injuries. Since injuries can vary greatly in pedestrian accidents, each case must be reviewed on an individual basis. General Damages are determined by referencing the Judicial College’s Guidelines for Personal Injury and recent case law. These guidelines are also used to determine what the insurance company’s settlement should be.

How Long does it Take to Receive Compensation for a Pedestrian Accident?
When the injuries sustained are not severe or life changing you can expect to receive compensation in a few short months. If your injuries are severe, your case is going to take longer. Insurance companies have a responsibility to their shareholders to keep their bottom-line high and because of this; they are likely to fight larger claims more diligently. Each case needs to be examined on an individual basis. This allows your advisor to give you the custom-tailored advice you require.

What are the Chances of My Claim Being Successful?
The success of your claim depends on proving the other party involved was at fault. If you can establish this then it’s simply a matter of negotiating how much compensation you should receive. If fault is shared you are going to need to agree what factor your insurance should decrease by or go to Court to determine the exact amount of fault each party should be liable for. In order to improve your chance of success you should always do the following:

  • Make a Police Report
  • Contact your Insurance Company
  • Document the Damage to Your Vehicle via Photographs
  • Gather Statements from Witnesses
  • Gather Video from Local Business (CCTV Cameras)

No Win No Fee
​Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd operates on a No Win No Fee agreement. This means you only pay a fee when your claim is successful. This type of agreement is also called a Conditional Fee Agreement and it can help you to focus on your recovery rather than costs.​

Start Your Claim​
Go with the claim specialists you can trust. Contact us to review your claims potential and start the claims process today.

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Pedestrian Accident Claims - Causes

Increased congestion has created a higher risk of
being involved in a pedestrian accident.

A pedestrian accident claim is a serious matter and if you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle as a result of another person’s negligence you have a right to compensation. Recent Scottish government statistics (https://www.transport.gov.scot/) have shown a record number of cars on Scotland’s roads. This increased congestion has created a higher risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident. In 2016 alone there were 10,968 road casualties in Scotland. Of these, 15% were pedestrians.​

The Leading Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Scotland​
The increased volume on Scotland’s roads can be considered one of the main contributing factors to the rising number of pedestrian accidents reported each year. Similar studies have shown that a large percentage of drivers are using their mobile devices while in transit. This can inhibit their awareness and create a more hazardous scenario for both driver and pedestrian alike.​

There has been an increase in hands-free devices as well and this could be attributed to the 3% drop in road accident casualties from 2014. In the case of pedestrians, however, using a hands-free device reduces their ability to hear their surroundings clearly. This can create a dangerous situation for the distracted pedestrian.​

Can You Claim Compensation For a Pedestrian Accident?
You have a right to compensation if you have been injured in a pedestrian accident that was not your fault. Your compensation claim can begin as soon as fault has been established. If you are unable to establish that the other party involved was at fault then you will need to bring your claim in front of the Scottish courts. In many pedestrian accidents the pedestrian has no control over the situation. In these circumstances you have the strongest case for your compensation claim. Contact us today for a consultation.

What Injuries Are Covered?​
Claim Solution Scotland Ltd understand the importance of your pedestrian accident claim and their expert team of advisors work closely to achieve the best possible result for you. Their claim specialists have years of experience in providing valuable advice to support pedestrians involved in pedestrian accident claims including:

  • Fracture Injury
  • Soft Tissue Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Multiple Injury
  • Amputation Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Rehabilitation
  • Fatal Accidents

What if You Share the Fault for the Accident?
If you are found to be partially at fault for your accident, either by way of agreement or following a determination by the Court, then your compensation will be reduced by a factor to reflect your contribution towards your injury. This can be difficult to assess and it’s not something you should agree to without specialist advice – you might not be liable at all.

Pedestrian Accident Claim Time Limits
You have three years from the date your pedestrian accident occurred to make a compensation claim. In order to increase the chance of success you should start your claim as soon as possible. This can mean gathering evidence to support your case. This evidence can include police reports, witness statements, and CCTV surveillance footage from local businesses. You will need anything that can prove the accident was not your fault. Having an expert advisor by your side during this process can prove to be priceless. Contact us today to start your claim.

Pedestrian on Motorways
Most pedestrian accident claims are settled before they need to be litigated in court. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached your claim will be lodged with the Court. The road safety rules set out in the Scottish Highway Code may be used to determine who is at fault. The Court will also look to see how your specific actions contributed to the overall detriment of the situation. This, plus any additional evidence presented, will be reviewed and the findings will be used to support, or negate, your case.

What if the Driver is Uninsured or Untraceable?
If you have been in a pedestrian accident and the driver was uninsured or sped off before you could get their information there is still a way for you to get access to compensation for your injuries. Every year about £400 million go to dealing with uninsured road accidents. The Motor Insurers Bureau was set up to help tackle this problem. Claims paid by the MIB are statistically smaller than those paid from insurance companies. They can take longer to complete as well. Regardless of these shortcomings, the MIB can be the last resort for someone who is the victim of a hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

What to Do If an Insurance Agent has Contacted You
In most cases, where the fault is with the other party, their insurance company may try to contact you to offer an out of court settlement. Taking an insurance settlement can hurt you in a couple of different ways. When you accept a settlement prior to court, you waive your right to future compensation. You may find that some of your injuries are late to develop and if this occurs, you will lose compensation for your future medical treatments. Our expert team of claim advisors works around the clock to make your claim process as easy as possible.

How Could Compensation Help You​
A pedestrian accident can be a life-changing event. You need to have the best possible team of advisors working to get you the compensation you deserve. This can include compensation for:

  • Loss of Employment
  • Medical Bills
  • Reduction of Mental Capacity
  • Loss of Physical Capacity
  • Future Medical Bills
  • Damaged Property
  • Pain and Suffering
  • Lost Wages

How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will Help You Win Your Road Traffic Accident Claim
Your advisor will review every detail of your claim and formulate the most effective strategy for you to follow. Pedestrian accidents cause great stress to the people injured in them and their loved ones. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd. takes pride in helping those that have been injured receive the compensation they deserve. No other team of claim specialists delivers the level of professionalism and experience found at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd.

How Much Compensation will You Get for a Pedestrian Accident
The amount of compensation you receive is going to be directly related to the severity of your injuries. Since injuries can vary greatly in pedestrian accidents, each case must be reviewed on an individual basis. General Damages are determined by referencing the Judicial College’s Guidelines for Personal Injury and recent case law. These guidelines are also used to determine what the insurance company’s settlement should be.

How Long does it Take to Receive Compensation for a Pedestrian Accident?
When the injuries sustained are not severe or life changing you can expect to receive compensation in a few short months. If your injuries are severe, your case is going to take longer. Insurance companies have a responsibility to their shareholders to keep their bottom-line high and because of this; they are likely to fight larger claims more diligently. Each case needs to be examined on an individual basis. This allows your advisor to give you the custom-tailored advice you require.

What are the Chances of My Claim Being Successful?
The success of your claim depends on proving the other party involved was at fault. If you can establish this then it’s simply a matter of negotiating how much compensation you should receive. If fault is shared you are going to need to agree what factor your insurance should decrease by or go to Court to determine the exact amount of fault each party should be liable for. In order to improve your chance of success you should always do the following:

  • Make a Police Report
  • Contact your Insurance Company
  • Document the Damage to Your Vehicle via Photographs
  • Gather Statements from Witnesses
  • Gather Video from Local Business (CCTV Cameras)

No Win No Fee
​Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd operates on a No Win No Fee agreement. This means you only pay a fee when your claim is successful. This type of agreement is also called a Conditional Fee Agreement and it can help you to focus on your recovery rather than costs.​

Start Your Claim​
Go with the claim specialists you can trust. Contact us to review your claims potential and start the claims process today.

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