Have you been injured in an accident with a car on a zebra crossing? You are entitled to compensation for a collision on a zebra crossing. After all, the motorist who hit you is liable for your damages. But what if problems arise? JBL&G explains what you should do in three different situations.
Problems with compensation for collision on zebra crossing
Collision on a zebra crossing? The other party is at fault, liability is then a fact. You can claim compensation. But problems may arise which stand in the way of personal injury compensation. Together with you, JBL&G will look at the following three situations:
- Collided but the other party drives on
- Run-over but the other party is not insured
- Run-over but the insurer disputes that you were injured as a result
Compensation for an accident on a zebra crossing and the other party drives on
Crashed on a zebra crossing, but the other party drove on? In that case, you might think that you have no chance of winning compensation for your personal injury. However, if there were witnesses to the accident who can testify that the accident was caused by a motor vehicle, you can turn to the Waarborgfonds Motorverkeer, a special fund for these type of accident. This fund was created to help personal injury victims who cannot recover their damages. However, it only helps people who have been victims of a motor vehicle accident.
Compensation for an accident on a zebra crossing with an uninsured other party
Crashed on a zebra crossing, but the other party is uninsured? In this case too, you can apply to the Guarantee Fund. However, only if the other party is the driver of a motor vehicle. Have you been hit on the zebra crossing by someone who is a person of conscience? Even then, the Guarantee Fund will pay compensation.
Compensation for an accident on a zebra crossing but insurer does not cooperate
It happens that insurers do not cooperate after a zebra crossing collision. You have sustained damages and want to recover them from the other party’s insurer, but the insurer argues that your injuries were not the result of the accident. What do you do then?
It is important to visit a doctor immediately after you suffer personal injury. He or she can establish for you that the injury was actually caused by the accident. In addition, in such a case, it is wise to seek legal help. A personal injury specialist can fight the legal battle with the insurer for you, so that you can focus on your recovery. Fighting such a battle on your own can be very exhausting.
Collision on zebra crossing: the compensation for damages
Hit by a car on the zebra crossing? You had the right of way, so liability lies with the other party who hit you. You can therefore claim damages. But what does this consist of? What damages can you claim?
The purpose of compensation in a zebra crossing collision is to restore you to the state you were in before the accident occurred. Thus, all expenses you incur due to the accident should be compensated. In addition, loss of earnings must be compensated. Finally, you are entitled to compensation for immaterial damages: compensation for pain and suffering.
Examples of damages:
- medical expenses
- costs of aids
- excess you have lost
- adaptations to your home
- a gym membership that you can no longer use
- help with housework, shopping or walking the dog
- missed income from wages, undeclared work and pensions
- repair or replacement of damaged property
Want to know more about what compensation you are entitled to? Read more on our Compensation for personal injury page .
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