Personal Injury
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Being struck by a vehicle while walking is frightening, and the injuries are often serious. We help pedestrians across BC access their ICBC benefits and focus on recovery.
If you were hit by a vehicle while walking, you have been through something genuinely frightening. Pedestrians have no protection in a collision, so injuries are often serious, and the shock alone can take time to settle. Whatever you are feeling right now is a normal response to an abnormal event. Take care of your health first. The claim side can be handled step by step, and we can help you handle it.
Many injured pedestrians are surprised to learn they are covered by ICBC even though they were not driving. Under BC's Enhanced Care system, pedestrians struck by a vehicle can claim benefits, including medical and rehabilitation treatment, income replacement if they cannot work, and care support at home. You do not need to own a car or hold an insurance policy of your own for this coverage to apply to you.
Many pedestrian collisions happen at crosswalks and intersections, in parking lots, or on dark and rainy evenings when a driver simply fails to see someone. Under a no-fault system, what happened matters less to your benefits than it once did, but it still helps to record it. Witness names, photos of the location, and your own written memory of the moment can all support your claim and guide your treatment.
Because pedestrians are so exposed, injuries can be significant, from fractures to head injuries, and recovery is rarely quick. Enhanced Care includes greater support for serious and catastrophic injuries, and getting your injuries properly assessed is central to receiving it. We help with the paperwork, the medical documentation, and any disputes with ICBC, so your energy goes into healing. Your first case evaluation is free, with no obligation at all.
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Answer a few quick questions for a rough, instant illustration of a potential injury claim range. In BC, auto injuries are handled through ICBC's Enhanced Care system, so real amounts vary case by case. For an honest assessment, talk to Shawn Sidhu for free.
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$15,000 to $36,000
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This is a rough illustration only and not legal advice, a guarantee, or a prediction of any ICBC benefit or settlement. The best way to find out what your claim is really worth is a free, no obligation case review.
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Claiming benefits as a pedestrian
We set up your Enhanced Care claim even though you were not driving, so your coverage starts properly.
Treatment and rehabilitation
We help fund the physiotherapy, counselling, and other care your recovery needs, and question ICBC when funding falls short.
Income replacement
If your injuries keep you off work, we help you claim income replacement benefits and correct amounts that look wrong.
Serious injury support
For severe injuries, we pursue the higher care, support, and impairment benefits available under Enhanced Care.
Documenting what happened
We help preserve witness details, photos, and records from the collision while they are still available.
Disputes with ICBC
If a benefit is delayed, reduced, or denied, we challenge it, including at the Civil Resolution Tribunal.
Common questions
I was hit by a car while walking. Am I covered by ICBC?
Yes, in most cases. BC's Enhanced Care system covers pedestrians struck by a vehicle, even though they were not driving and even if they do not own a car. You can claim benefits such as medical treatment, income replacement, and care support. We can help you get that claim started properly.
I was in a crosswalk. Does that affect my claim?
Under the no-fault system, your benefits generally do not depend on proving the driver was at fault, so where you were crossing matters less than it once did. It can still be relevant in narrow situations and for understanding what happened. Either way, focus on treatment, and we will review the details.
What if my injuries turn out worse than they first seemed?
That is common for pedestrians. Pain, headaches, and cognitive changes can emerge over days or weeks. Keep seeing your doctor, report every symptom, and keep notes on how daily life is affected. Benefits are tied to your actual recovery needs, so your file can grow as your medical picture becomes clearer.
Can I sue the driver who hit me?
For most collisions on or after May 1, 2021, no. BC's Enhanced Care is a no-fault system, so pedestrians claim benefits through ICBC rather than suing. Narrow exceptions exist, such as when the driver is convicted of certain criminal offences. We can review what happened and tell you which rules apply.
What support is there if I cannot work while I recover?
Enhanced Care includes income replacement benefits when your injuries keep you from working, along with funding for treatment and help at home if you need it. The amounts depend on your circumstances and ICBC's assessment, and those decisions can be disputed when they look wrong. We help you claim what fits your situation.
What does a free case evaluation involve?
It is a no obligation conversation. We listen to what happened, explain how Enhanced Care applies to you as a pedestrian, and flag anything time sensitive in your situation. You leave with a clearer picture of your benefits and your options, whether or not you ever decide to hire us.
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No pressure and no obligation. Just a clear conversation about where you stand and what comes next.