{"id":30683,"date":"2022-10-20T14:29:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T14:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wagners1.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/i-am-a-pedestrian-that-was-hit-by-a-car-what-now\/"},"modified":"2022-10-20T14:29:02","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T14:29:02","slug":"i-am-a-pedestrian-that-was-hit-by-a-car-what-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagners.co\/fr\/blog\/i-am-a-pedestrian-that-was-hit-by-a-car-what-now\/","title":{"rendered":"I Am A Pedestrian That Was Hit By A Car, What Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"\nAs a pedestrian you never think that it will be you that is hit by a car. The sad reality is that pedestrians get hit by cars every day. \u00a0If you are hit by are car, it is important to understand what you should do immediately after the collision, what benefits you are entitled to, and what your rights are regarding compensation.\n\nWhat To Do After Being Hit By A Car<\/strong>\n\nBeing hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian is disorientating, confusing, and scary. The first thing to do is to make sure that your medical needs are met, you may require an ambulance. \u00a0Secondly, be sure to gather the information of the driver that hit you. Specifically, their full name, address, and the details of their insurance coverage. (the name of the insurance company, the policy number, and effective dates of the policy). One of the easiest ways to do this is take a photo of their driver\u2019s license and insurance card with your phone. Thirdly, you should report the accident to the police. In Nova Scotia it is required by law to make a police report for any incident that involves personal injury or property damage over $2000 dollars.\n\nMy Claim Was Denied By The Car Owner\u2019s Insurer<\/strong>\n\nThere can be multiple reasons as to why a pedestrian-vehicle collision claim might be denied. Most commonly, the driver\u2019s insurance company will claim that the pedestrian is at fault for the accident, Generally, these denials are based on claims the pedestrian was jaywalking<\/a> or crossing during a red light. Even if the insurance company denies your claim, this does not necessarily mean you are not entitled to compensation. If your claim is denied you should contact a Halifax personal injury lawyer<\/a> to help you assess the liability and damages of your claim.\n\nWhat Benefits Are Available To Me After A Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision?<\/strong>\n\nEven if the pedestrian accident was your fault there are still certain benefits that you are automatically entitled to receive through the car owners insurance In Nova Scotia this coverage is called \u201cNo Fault,\u201d \u201cSection B,\u201d or \u201cAccident Benefit\u201d coverage. There are two categories to these benefits medical and financial:\n