If you have been hit by a car and suffered injuries, you are entitled to compensation for your losses. All motor vehicles, including motorcycles, are required to have compulsory third‑party liability insurance that covers injuries and losses resulting from a collision or impact. If you are a driver or passenger in a car that is hit, the insurance company of the vehicle responsible for the collision will be liable to cover your losses and injuries. Here you will find information about compensation following a collision.
Rights after being hit by a car
Pedestrians who are hit by a vehicle are also covered by the at‑fault vehicle’s liability insurance. The claims you are entitled to have covered include financial loss in the form of expenses, loss of income, and more resulting from the collision. Expenses may arise for a limited period after the accident until you have recovered, or there may be permanent injuries that entitle you to compensation for the rest of your life. Read more about your rights
Hit by a car while cycling
Numerous accidents occur every day in which cyclists are hit by cars. It is important that personal injuries resulting from traffic accidents involving cars are reported to the police. This will often lead to a police investigation and the preparation of reports describing the sequence of events, which may be useful in the compensation case.
If you are hit by a car while cycling, you are covered by the car’s liability insurance. You are then entitled to have your expenses and financial losses covered.
Hit in a pedestrian crossing
Many collisions involving cars occur in pedestrian crossings, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. It is important that the police are notified and attend the scene. The accident will be investigated and the driver may be penalised. In some cases, this results in criminal proceedings before the courts. We may then be appointed as your legal counsel for the injured party and submit claims for compensation for pain and suffering and other compensation claims in connection with the criminal case. You can read more about compensation for pain and suffering further down the page.
Hit by a bus
If you are hit by a bus, the same rules apply as in the case of being hit by a car. You are entitled to compensation. Read more about injuries on public transport.
Hit by a tram
If you are hit by a tram, you have the same rights as if you were hit by a car.
Should you use a solicitor after being hit by a car?
You have the right to a solicitor after a traffic accident. This means that the insurance company is obliged to cover reasonable and necessary legal costs.
Experience clearly shows that, in order to succeed with your claim, you are dependent on legal assistance. We have specialist expertise and more than 30 years of experience in compensation cases following traffic accidents. Let us help you with your case against the insurance company. It is wise to get in touch early to obtain information about what you should be aware of after an accident.
Claim for compensation for pain and suffering after being hit by a car
If the collision was caused by the driver acting with gross negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. The amount of such compensation will depend, among other things, on the severity of your injuries and the degree of fault attributable to the driver.
You can read more about compensation for pain and suffering after a collision here.
