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Pedestrian Hit By Lorry: Making a Compensation Claim
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Pedestrians being injured in a road traffic accident are one of the most common personal injury claims, and unfortunately they can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Pedestrians are even more at risk of traumatic injury if they are hit by a lorry, due to the huge scale and weight of the vehicle. Such accidents can be caused by drivers not paying attention on the road or unexpected hazards in the road.
Pedestrians hit by lorries can find the claiming process difficult due to having to recount the details of what happened. Our expert solicitors will handle your case with care and work hard to ensure the best possible outcome in terms of compensation for your pain and suffering.
Common causes of pedestrians being hit by lorries
Pedestrians being hit by lorries can happen due to numerous reasons, some of which include:
Blind spots
Lorries have large blind spots, especially on the sides and rear. Pedestrians walking or standing in these areas can be hit by the lorry without the driver of the lorry being aware of them.
Reversing manoeuvres
When a lorry is reversing, it can be challenging for the driver to see pedestrians behind the vehicle.
Speeding
Lorries can be difficult to stop quickly, especially if the driver is travelling at high speeds. This can lead to collisions involving pedestrians who are not able to get out of the way in time.
Driver error
A driver may make a mistake, such as not checking their mirrors or failing to give way to pedestrians when turning, leading to a pedestrian being hit by a lorry.
Poor road design
Poorly designed roads or inadequate pedestrian crossings can increase the risk of accidents between lorries and pedestrians.
Pedestrian error
Pedestrians can also contribute to accidents by crossing roads without paying attention to oncoming traffic or not following pedestrian signals.
Impaired driving
Impaired drivers, whether it be from drugs or alcohol, can have slower reaction times and make mistakes which can lead to accidents.
It’s important to note that these are just a few common causes, and there can be other factors that contribute to accidents between lorries and pedestrians.
What should you do after being involved in an accident?
If you are a pedestrian that has been involved in an accident involving a lorry then you must always get your injuries treated immediately.
This could either be at the hospital if your injuries are serious or at your GP. If it is very serious, you should contact the ambulance services or other emergency services.
Keeping receipts for any medical or parking expenses can be helpful. You should also report a collision to the police as soon as possible, especially if the driver of the vehicle has not stopped at the scene. Once the police have confirmed the accident you can also request a copy of the report for your records.
Taking note of the lorry’s registration and driver’s details are also important, plus any witness statements, dashcam footage or pictures of the scene of the accident. These can greatly assist personal injury solicitors later down the line.
How can Beacon Law assist?
Beacon Law is a specialist personal injury solicitor with ample experience of dealing with no win no fee personal injury claims. Our expertise in this area of law means we can provide an exceptional standard of service to our clients, and we work tirelessly to ensure we achieve the best possible outcome and highest level of compensation for your injuries.
If you are a pedestrian that has been by a lorry or a family member of the victim and wish to pursue a claim on their behalf, then please contact us today on 0330 1332 857 or complete our contact form at the top of the page to request a call back from a member of our personal injury team.
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Last Updated on December 4, 2024 by Stacey