Pedestrian involved in an accident

If you were involved in an accident as a pedestrian you may have been seriously hurt. Some common injuries:

  • Fractures
  • Bruises
  • Head wound or concussion

Pedestrians are often hit while crossing the road. For instance, on a pedestrian crossing, in a bicycle lane, or when crossing a busy thoroughfare with traffic coming from both directions. Car drivers often drive too fast, do not give right of way, or are not paying attention to other traffic.

If you have questions about pedestrian injury claims, please fill in the contact form and state your name and phone number.

If you have suffered one or more bone fractures to your leg, you often have to walk on crutches temporarily.

Accident on a pedestrian crossing

The most common place where pedestrians are hit is on a pedestrian crossing. It is known that car drivers do not always stop to give right of way, they drive too fast, or are distracted. It is often established afterwards that the pedestrian was simply not noticed. If that was the case, our pedestrian injury lawyers will obtain a substantial settlement for you. You will also be entitled to an advance payment to cover the costs you incur as a pedestrian hit by a car or another vehicle.

If, as a pedestrian, you were not at fault in the accident, you should be compensated for all your personal injury losses.

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You have been in an accident as a pedestrian. What now?

You should first focus on your recovery. In this period, you will incur many additional costs. Costs you would not have had without the accident. Our pedestrian accident lawyers will ensure that these costs and all other damage are fully compensated. In the meantime, you need to get your life back in order.

Good to know: the law considers pedestrians to be vulnerable traffic participants. If you are a pedestrian hit by car or other motor vehicle, the other party must always compensate at least 50% of your damage. If you contact us now, our pedestrian injury lawyers can immediately arrange an advance payment for you.

Want to claim compensation? Click here and provide your name and phone number.

Pedestrian hit by car insurance claim

Have you been hit by a car? There are two possible situations in an accident between a pedestrian and a car:

Situation 1: The pedestrian violated the traffic rules

If the pedestrian is themselves at least partially to blame, it is legally considered to be their own fault. This will be the case if the pedestrian ignored a red light, walked in the middle of a busy road, or violated the traffic rules in any other way. Even if it is the pedestrian’s own fault, the car driver will nevertheless have to compensate 50% of the damage, and sometimes even more. This is the law. The car driver will normally have third-party insurance. We will therefore claim your damage directly from the other party’s liability insurer.

Situation 2: The pedestrian did not violate the traffic rules

In this situation, the car driver will naturally have to compensate 100% of the damages. Pedestrians are considered vulnerable traffic participants. This gives them extra legal protection. The sole exception to this rule is in the case of force majeure. This rarely occurs and is immaterial if the pedestrian is not at fault.

1. Our lawyers will determine who is liable for you.
2. Next, we hold this party liable.
3. Your pedestrian injury claim is accurately calculated.
4. We demand a just settlement from the other party.
5. You will receive the settlement amount directly to your own bank account.

Pedestrian hit by scooter/moped

The risk of injury in case of an accident involving a pedestrian and a scooter or moped is considerable. Scooters sometimes drive too fast and recklessly. Have you been hurt when crossing the street? And were you on foot? You will be eligible for at least 50% compensation. Email to our team and we will ensure that you will receive what you are entitled to. It is good to know that the protection the law offers pedestrians also applies if a pedestrian is hit by a scooter or moped. Pedestrians are eligible to 50% to 100% compensation.

A pedestrian may always claim compensation

By law, pedestrians suffering injuries as a result of an accident are always entitled to compensation. Even if the pedestrian are themselves to blame for the accident. The pedestrian will receive at least 50% compensation, and in most cases even 100%.

If you have been hit by a scooter as a pedestrian, you are almost always entitled to compensation.

Pedestrian hit by cyclist

If you have been hit by a bike and the cyclist has personal liability insurance, the insurer will compensate the damage. If the cyclist does not have insurance and you their personal details, you may make a claim based on the wages of the cyclist or their home (if available, of course).

If you are a pedestrian hit by a cyclist, you are entitled to compensation in most situations.

Pedestrian hit by another road user

If a motor vehicle is involved in an accident with a pedestrian, it is responsible for compensating the damage. The sole exception to this rule is in case of force majeure, something that rarely occurs. So even in serious accidents involving a bus, motorcycle, moped or e-bike, compensation is paid. The amount of compensation depends on the seriousness of the injuries and the possible after-effects. You can avail yourself of our legal assistance free of charge, since our bill will be paid by the other party’s insurer.

If you are a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle such as a bus, you are almost always entitled to compensation.

This is how a personal injury claim work

  1. We hold the other party liable.
  2. We carefully calculate your current and future damages.
  3. This calculation will produce a total amount.
  4. We include this total amount in the claim.
  5. We send the claim to the other party or its insurer.
  6. The other party must pay the claim immediately.

You will receive the settlement amount in your own bank account.

Compensation for pedestrians consists of compensation for:

  • All current damages (tip: write everything down in a notebook).
  • Your future damages (as a result of this accident).

You are also eligible for payment of all costs already incurred and yet to be incurred.

Claim your compensation

Take a look at the following overview and claim the compensation you are entitled to:

  • Reimbursement of insurance deductibles (GP, hospital, etc.)
  • Full compensation of all (other) medical expenses
  • Compensation for loss of income (as you are temporarily unable to work)
  • Compensation for loss of ability to work.
  • Cost of buying new clothes
  • All your travel expenses are reimbursed
  • Compensation for hiring domestic help
  • Compensation for help buying groceries
  • Compensation for transporting your children
  • Compensation for help with garden maintenance
  • Compensation for home maintenance
  • Delays in your studies
  • Damages for emotional distress
  • Missed pension contributions
  • All other costs you would not have incurred without the accident

Full compensation for pedestrians

If the other party is liable, you are entitled to compensation. Which damage is compensated? All of it! JBL&G makes a very detailed calculation of the damage you have suffered. Our pedestrian injury lawyers regularly succeed in obtaining the maximum compensation for the injured party. Avoid missing out on damage compensation in future and contact us today!

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Report your personal injury

Report your personal injury to one of our lawyers. We will hold the other party liable for you, so that you do not have to send any letters yourself. We submit the claim on your behalf, so that you may rest assured that all damages will be fully compensated. We aim to have the payout credited to your bank account as soon as possible. Want us to call you about this? Please provide your name and phone number on the contact form.

Our lawyers, our method, client experiences

We are Juridisch Bureau Letselschade  & Gezondheidsrecht. Click here to read more about our firm. Our entire team is at your disposal. Who are we? Click here to meet JBL&G’s personal injury team.

  1. We hold the other party (or its insurer) liable on your behalf.
  2. We conduct legal discussions on your behalf.
  3. We also calculate your full damages.
  4. We make sure that your damages are fully compensated.

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Please contact us to receive free legal assistance

Want to learn more about the average payout for a pedestrian hit by a car? Fill in the contact form with your details. One of our experienced lawyers will contact you the same day to discuss the accident with you. Click here to find out how we can assist you free of charge.

Insurer reimburses our legal assistance

Did you already know that you are entitled to free legal assistance for personal injury? The insurer of the other party reimburses our out-of-court costs. You will therefore never receive a bill from us.

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