Hit by a car as a pedestrian? See if you may have a claim.
In a crosswalk, a parking lot, on a sidewalk, or crossing the street. Answer a few quick questions — it is free, and there is no obligation.
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What to know about Pedestrian Accidents
A pedestrian accident claim seeks compensation for someone struck by a vehicle while on foot. Pedestrians have no protection in a collision, so even a low-speed impact can cause serious injury.
Why pedestrian injuries are so serious
A person on foot has nothing between them and the vehicle. Broken bones, head injuries, and spinal injuries are common even at speeds a driver might think of as slow, and many pedestrians face a long recovery.
Where pedestrian accidents happen
- Crosswalks and intersections, often when a turning driver fails to yield
- Parking lots and driveways, especially when a vehicle is reversing
- Roads without sidewalks, where pedestrians have to walk at the edge of traffic
- At night, when poor lighting makes people harder to see
Evidence that helps
Traffic cameras, business security cameras, and doorbell cameras often catch these crashes — but that footage is frequently recorded over within days or weeks. Witnesses, the police report, photos of the scene and your injuries, and your medical records are all important. If you were hurt, getting this information gathered quickly can make a real difference.
Who may be responsible?
Depending on what happened, one or more of the following may be responsible for your injuries. This is a general guide, not a determination — only an attorney can assess your specific circumstances.
- The driver who hit you
- The driver's employer, if they were driving for work or making deliveries
- The owner of the vehicle, in some states
- A property owner, if poor lighting or layout in a parking lot or driveway contributed
- A government agency, if a dangerous crossing, missing signal, or road design played a part — these claims often have much shorter notice deadlines
What compensation could cover
Where a claim succeeds, the types of loss below are the ones commonly taken into account. What any individual claim is worth depends entirely on its own facts — no amount is promised or implied here.
- Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, and follow-up treatment
- Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and future medical care
- Wages lost while you were unable to work
- Reduced ability to earn a living going forward
- Vehicle repair or replacement, and other property damage
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Out-of-pocket costs such as transport to appointments and prescriptions
How it works
Three steps, and the first one takes about two minutes.
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Step 1: Answer a few questions
Tell us what happened in a couple of minutes. No documents, no phone call to get started.
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Step 2: See if you may qualify
We check your answers against the general criteria attorneys look for in this kind of case.
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Step 3: Get connected with a firm
If it looks like you may have a claim, we connect you with an experienced attorney in our network.
Frequently asked questions
I wasn't in a crosswalk. Can I still make a claim?
Possibly. Drivers have a duty to watch for pedestrians wherever they are, not only at crosswalks. Where you were crossing can affect how fault is assessed, and how that works varies by state, but it does not automatically rule out a claim.
The driver drove off. What can I do?
Report the crash to the police as soon as possible. Even if the driver is never found, uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy, or a household member's, may apply in many states — even though you were on foot at the time.
I don't own a car. Does that matter?
Not to whether you were wronged. It can affect which insurance pays first — in some states a relative's auto policy may cover you, and in others the claim goes directly to the driver's insurer. An attorney can work out which policies apply.
I was hit in a parking lot. Is that different?
Parking lot crashes can involve the driver and sometimes the property owner, if poor lighting, signage, or layout contributed. They are still worth checking.
Other types of motor vehicle accidents
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Car Accidents
A car accident claim seeks compensation from the driver, and usually the insurer, responsible for a crash that injured you. Drivers, passengers, and people in other vehicles can all bring one.
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Truck & Bus Accidents
A commercial vehicle claim arises when a truck, bus, or other vehicle operated for a business is involved in a crash that injures you. These claims often involve a company and its insurer rather than just an individual driver.
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Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle accident claim seeks compensation for a rider or passenger injured in a crash someone else caused. Because riders have so little protection, injuries are often serious and recovery can be long.
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Uber & Lyft Accidents
A rideshare accident claim involves a crash where an Uber, Lyft, or similar vehicle was involved. Which insurance applies often depends on what the rideshare driver was doing at the moment of the crash, which makes these claims more complicated than an ordinary car accident.
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All motor vehicle accidents
A motor vehicle accident claim is a request for compensation after you have been injured, or your property has been damaged, in a crash that someone else caused. It covers far more than cars — collisions involving trucks, motorcycles, buses, rideshare vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians usually fall under the same body of law.
Find out what your claim could be worth
It takes about two minutes, it is completely free, and you are under no obligation.
We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice. Submitting information does not create an attorney–client relationship. Attorney advertising.