Pedestrians hit by a vehicle.
Struck while walking? You've usually got a claim against the driver.
Struck while walking? You've usually got a claim against the driver. Even in car parks. Even on driveways. Even if they took off. The injuries are often serious and these claims tend to be well-supported. If you or a family member is in hospital, give us a call — we can get moving even from the bedside.
Drivers owe a higher duty of care to people on foot.
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on the road, and drivers owe a higher duty of care to people on foot. That's reflected in how these matters play out — the driver usually carries most or all of the fault.
The situations where a pedestrian is genuinely at fault are uncommon — walking onto a freeway, stepping deliberately in front of a stopped car. Even then, early support usually applies.
If a car was involved and you got hurt on foot, there's usually a claim. Give us a call.
What we help sort.
Hospital care first. The rest gets sorted alongside as the treatment progresses.
Early support
Income while you can't work, medical bills paid, rehab, psychological support. Runs for a while, longer for more serious injuries. Physio, orthopaedic review, psychology, OT — all booked and paid.
See what you're owedLump sum
Pedestrian injuries are often serious, sometimes catastrophic. We put the lump sum claim together properly — medical, economic, care — so the figure reflects the real picture.
The full pictureHospital coordination
If you're still in hospital when we're called, we work with the ward, social worker, and admitting doctor. Discharge planning starts early. Family often makes the first call on behalf of the person who's hurt — that's fine.
How it worksRather just ring us?
We've been through this 1000 times. Been through it with you.
Family can call on behalf of someone who's hurt.
Serious pedestrian crashes often mean the person who's hurt is in intensive care or on a ward for a while. The first call is commonly made by a partner, parent, adult child, or close friend — with the person's consent or as a reasonable step on their behalf.
We speak with family plainly, no jargon. We explain what's covered, what the timing looks like, and what we're doing on the file while you're at the bedside.
For the most serious outcomes — permanent disability, catastrophic injury — there's lifetime care support and a substantial lump sum that needs proper handling. We look after it.
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