Sydney Pedestrian

Pedestrian Safety Sydney

2014 has seen an alarmingly high number of accidents involving pedestrians and bike riders on Sydney roads.

Current Safety Measures and Challenges

Sydney’s streets are becoming increasingly dangerous for those on foot and bicycle, with 2014 marking a particularly devastating year for pedestrian and cyclist safety. The alarming spike in accidents involving vulnerable road users serves as a stark reminder that our city’s infrastructure and driver behaviour must evolve to protect everyone who shares our roads—before more lives are lost to preventable tragedies.

CBD Bus-Related Incidents

In Sydney CBD buses have been the cause of almost half of all pedestrian deaths. Of the recent accidents this year witnesses have said that people often do not pay enough attention when crossing the roads and assume the bus lane is an extension of the footpath when waiting to cross the road. Congestion at peak hour has also been a factor.

Weekend Accident Statistics

MOST pedestrian related accidents still occur on weekends and involve alcohol-affected pedestrians. They occur during the late evening and early morning hours. In fact 41 per cent of injuries happen at these times.

Pedestrian Safety Tips

  • Always use pedestrian crossings and hold your child’s hand when you cross the road.
  • Check for turning vehicles around intersections and before you leave the curb.
  • Never cross the road from behind a parked vehicle.
  • Never assume an approaching driver will stop for you.
  • Avoid using a mobile phone or music player when crossing the road.

Take care on the roads.

Have You Been Involved in an Accident?

Injured as a pedestrian in a car accident? Contact our experienced team for expert legal assistance.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

When lodging a claim for car accident injury compensation after a motor vehicle accident, it’s best to do it as soon as possible. However, it isn’t always feasible if you were severely injured and couldn’t file a car accident claim straight away. There are time limits, however, so get someone to call a lawyer at PK Simpson for you to lodge a claim at least within 6 months of the crash.

See above. However, the length of time you have to make your claim depends on the jurisdiction.

For instance:

  • TPD claims – these may be commenced up to 10 years after you’ve stopped work. TPD claims are very technical, and you may have more than one TPD claim.
  • Car accident claims – A personal injury claim form should be filled in and sent to your CTP insurer as early as possible, but must be no later than six months from the date of your accident. HOWEVER, out-of-time claims may be made. New NSW CTP laws have made it difficult for injured people, and many law firms still do not understand how to run new claims under these laws – so call us at PK Simpson Sydney as soon as possible.
  • Workers compensation claims – You should contact a lawyer within six months of the accident. But remember, out-of-time claims can be handled by PK Simpson Sydney. We can help you get the treatment required to build your claim.
  • Slip ‘n’ fall/occupiers liability claims – Your claim must be lodged usually within three years of the date of your accident.
  • Medical Negligence – within three years of the date of when the cause of action was discoverable to our client OR 12 years from the time of the act or omission which caused the injury through negligence.

Motor accident compensation claims for car accident personal injury are normally finalised after you’ve recovered or your injuries have stabilised. It can take some people longer to recover than others – from days to years – which determines the length of time it can take to finalise a claim. Also, your injuries may not always appear immediately after the accident and can take some time to appear, in some cases, years.

At PK Simpson, our legal service has the best car accident lawyers who deal with all kinds of car accident claim payouts and compensation, and we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. Motor vehicle compensation can be tricky, so you need professional help to make a claim. Be aware, though, that you need detailed information on the legal costs that can be charged for statutory benefits CTP Insurance car accident claims in NSW, so click on this link.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, the police must be notified as soon as possible but within 28 days. You will need to complete a Motor Accident Act Personal Injury Claim Form or get help from PK Simpson car accident lawyers to do so.

You will need to consult a doctor or hospital and get a medical certificate. Gather the certificate and all the receipts and accounts you accrued for your medical treatment and any out-of-pocket expenses. This documentation, plus the police report, is sent to the CTP insurer of the motor vehicle you believe is at fault. You will receive a CTP reference number, and a decision will be made to ascertain who was liable.

If liability is accepted, the insurer is obliged to pay for the following:

  • Reasonable or necessary hospital, medical, rehabilitation, pharmaceutical, respite care and attendant care expenses.
  • Reasonable and necessary travel and accommodation expenses associated with any treatment or rehabilitation provided’

If the CTP insurer denies liability, you should contact your solicitor immediately. To be sure, it’s best to see a lawyer to handle your claim.

If you’ve had a motor car accident, stop your vehicle and turn on your hazard lights. Make sure nobody is injured, and if so, call emergency 000 and remain at the scene of the accident. If it’s a minor incident, you don’t need to call the police, but move the damaged cars if possible. Never admit responsibility, even if you think you were at fault. Collect the other parties’ names, addresses, registration numbers, and insurance details and get witness details if possible.

If you’ve had a motor car accident, stop your vehicle and turn on your hazard lights. Make sure nobody is injured, and if so, call emergency 000 and remain at the scene of the accident. If it’s a minor incident you don’t need to call the police, but move the damaged cars if possible.

Never admit responsibility even if you think you were at fault. Collect name, address, registration number and insurance details from the other parties and get witness details if possible.

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