Pedestrian hit and run settlements
If you are injured in a hit and run accident but not catastrophically injured, investigations are often necessary to determine liability. In this scenario, witnesses are often required to prove that the injury is caused by a hit and run accident. However, this may not be possible if the accident happened in the remote regions of WA or there were no witnesses. If you have made a hit and run car accident injury claim and have limited witnesses at the scene of an accident, an experienced compensation lawyer can often point you in the right direction.
Children and the Elderly are the high-risk pedestrians
In Western Australia, young children and the elderly aged over 60 are high-risk pedestrians from pedestrian injuries. Young children are higher risk pedestrians due to lack of experience and sometimes underdeveloped skills. Older adults are at higher risk due to reduced mobility, and in some cases deteriorating eyesight and hearing.
Pedestrian fatalities
Pedestrian fatalities are not an uncommon type of pedestrian injury. In the case of fatal injury, the financial dependents of the fatally injured person may be entitled to compensation. This type of claim is commonly referred to as a personal injury dependency claim.
How to claim pedestrian injuries compensation?
The process of a pedestrian injury claim is similar to motor vehicle accident injury compensation because they are all managed by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA). To lodge the claim, you need to report the accident to the WA police, and lodge an online crash report. Once these reports are lodged, ICWA will acknowledge the claim by providing you with a claim number. Once claim numbers are issued, the next steps in a pedestrian injury claim involve investigations and collection of evidence and reports. The settlement of pedestrian injuries compensation claims is usually by negotiation. A legal proceeding may be necessary if the matter could not reach a successfully negotiated outcome.
How would a lawyer help my car accident injury compensation?
Injured pedestrians can self-represent their personal injury compensation claim. The benefit of a good personal injury lawyer is that you can often receive a higher compensation payout amount if you are represented by a lawyer who can help you to get the medical evidence you need. Some personal injury lawyers offer a No Win No Fee guarantee, and obligation free consultation, this could be a good opportunity for injured pedestrians to find out more about their personal injury claim.
