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If you were a pedestrian injured by a vehicle, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Drivers have a legal duty to stay vigilant and watch out for pedestrians while driving. Unfortunately, not all drivers meet this responsibility, which can lead to unsuspecting pedestrians being injured. At Khan Law, we have successfully represented clients who were struck by vehicles and secured compensation on their behalf. If you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
At Khan Law, we are dedicated to helping you claim compensation for your injury. For many clients, this might be their first experience with the claims process, so we take the time to explain everything clearly to ensure your journey is as smooth as possible. We’ve outlined our process below so you can see exactly how we’ll help.
We’re with you every step of the way, and we work on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis—so you won’t pay anything unless we win your case! Our team will also provide expert advice on any offers received, ensuring you achieve the best result possible. At Khan Law, we aim to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible, taking care of everything so you don’t have to.
If you’d like to make a claim, call us on 0141 378 0514 or fill out our enquiry form, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly!
Scotland’s Three-Year Time Limit
You are only entitled to claim compensation up to 3 years from the date of your accident (or 16th Birthday if you were a minor at the time), after this date you will no longer be able to claim.
Our Pedestrian Accidents Claim Process
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Once we have received your details a member of our team will contact you and take the necessary details to ascertain whether you have a valid claim.
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We will send your claim to the ‘at fault’ driver’s insurance company and confirm whether they accept fault for the accident.
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A report will be prepared detailing your injuries. We use this to value your claim.
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We will negotiate a settlement with the ‘at fault’ driver’s insurance company. Throughout the process we will give you our professional advice on any offers received.
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Once an offer is accepted, you will receive a cheque with your settlement amount within a few weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Pedestrian Accidents
When can I claim compensation?
You can claim compensation if you were a pedestrian and were injured due to an accident involving a vehicle.
Does it matter who was at fault?
If you were the driver of the vehicle, you can only claim compensation if the accident was not your fault. If you were a passenger, you can claim compensation regardless of whose fault the accident was.
What injuries can I claim for?
You can claim compensation for any physical injuries and may be entitled to claim compensation for any psychological injury.
What else can I claim for?
You can claim compensation for a number of other things including, any income that you lost out on as a result of the accident. You can also claim back any excess that you have paid.
How much will it cost me?
NOTHING! We pursue all of our claims on a ‘no win no fee’ basis which means you don’t pay a penny if you are not successful.
How much compensation will I receive?
The amount of compensation you receive is wholly dependent on what your injuries are and how long they take to resolve. As a result, it will not be possible for us to give you an estimate as to how much your claim will settle for. However, we will advise you of a figure that we believe to be reasonable for your injuries.
My child was involved in an accident, can they claim?
Yes. Even children can claim compensation if they suffered injury as the result of an accident.
How long do I have to claim?
If you were an adult at the time of the accident you have 3 years from the date of the accident to claim compensation for any injury. If you were a child at the time of the accident you have 3 years from your 16th birthday to claim compensation.