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At George Ide LLP, our expert pedestrian accident solicitors understand the devastating impact that road traffic accidents can have on pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured as a pedestrian due to someone else’s negligence, our experienced solicitors are here to help you claim the pedestrian injury compensation you deserve.

What is a Pedestrian Injury Claim?

A pedestrian accident claim is a legal process where an injured pedestrian seeks compensation for injuries and/or financial losses sustained in a road traffic accident which wasn’t their fault.

Our pedestrian accident compensation solicitors can help you claim for various damages, including:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Medical expenses
  • Loss of earnings
  • Rehabilitation costs
  • Travel expenses
  • Care and assistance

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“We are so grateful for all your hard work, and the passion with which you fought for him…it has given him a sense of self-worth that someone in your professional position can see what kind of man he is and what he should be awarded…”

“Thank you so much, you have restored our faith in humanity, and we would have no reservations about recommending you to anyone in the future!…”

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Why Choose George Ide LLP?

At George Ide LLP, we have over three decades of experience in successfully representing pedestrians injured in traffic accidents. Our dedicated team of pedestrian accident solicitors offers:

  • Extensive expertise in personal injury law
  • Access to top medical experts and rehabilitation services, where appropriate
  • A personalised approach tailored to your specific needs
  • Ongoing support throughout the claims process and beyond
  • A personal injury team rated in Chambers & Partners’ legal directory
  • Law Society accreditation for quality control
  • A proud Headway Sussex member and a founder member of the Motor Accident Solicitors’ Society
  • A track record of securing substantial settlements, including those exceeding £1 million
  • Our personal injury department comprises members of the Association of Personal Injury Solicitors (APIL)

We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients, ensuring you receive the best possible legal representation and support.

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50+ Years of Expertise

For more than 50 years, we have cultivated a well-earned reputation for excellence, becoming recognised as trusted experts in the personal injury field.

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Specialists for a Wide Range Claims

From road traffic accidents and workplace injuries to medical negligence and catastrophic events, we are equipped to provide tailored advice and unwavering support.

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Proud of Our Reviews & Success Stories

We are proud of the positive outcomes we achieve and the strong relationships we build, reflecting our dedication to excellence in personal injury claims.

Meet our personal injury team

Our experienced personal injury team is led by partner Paul Fretwell, who undertakes difficult, complex and high-value claims and is a well-respected specialist in brain, spine and catastrophic injury cases.

Paul Lewis, George Ide partner and head of accident management, is widely acknowledged as a specialist in personal injury claims resulting mainly from road traffic accidents.

Personal Injury Expertise

Pedestrian accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from minor to severe and catastrophic. Some common injuries we see in pedestrian accident claims include (but are not limited to):

If you’ve suffered any of these injuries or others not listed, consider making a pedestrian claim for compensation from our personal injury solicitors.

Types of Pedestrian Accidents We Handle

Our personal injury solicitors have extensive experience in handling claims for various types of pedestrian accidents, including:

Don’t let the impact of a pedestrian accident overwhelm you. Contact George Ide LLP’s expert pedestrian accident solicitors today for a free initial consultation. We’re here to fight for your rights and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Motorcycle Accident Success Story

Our client Mr H, a motorcyclist in his 50s, sustained knee and hip fractures in a road accident and was unfit to return to his job in a workshop as a result. Our personal injury team obtained an early admission of liability as well as interim payments to assist him financially and to provide rehabilitation to help him achieve maximum independence. We settled Mr H’s claim for £420,000 without the need for court proceedings, ensuring his future financial security.

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Client Testimonials

Dear Paul. Thank you so much for negotiating a satisfactory sum (exactly as you had predicted) and I am very grateful to have had the benefit of your excellent service throughout this ordeal.  Horrid though it was, your expertise and guidance were of immense help. We can now happily put this whole thing behind us and finally move on.  With very warm thanks and best wishes.

Michael Tudor
Paul Lewis

Both Michael and I are very grateful for your good wishes and for the continued support that both you and all your colleagues at George Ide have given us through this process.
If, for any reason, we find ourselves in need of legal advice we would most definitely make your company our first choice and would also have every confidence in recommending you to others.
Wishing you every continued success in the future. Kindest Regards

Jan and Michael Gosling
Paul Lewis

Jasmine has told me that she has now settled and that she can move on with her life.

I would just like to write a brief note of genuine heartfelt thanks from all of us involved. Your company was recommended by a good family friend who works in the BH1 postcode area, at a time when most of us were either in shock or at a loss about how to proceed.

From our very first communication, and the day of your visit to Jasmine’s Mum’s house, you have been thoroughly professional whilst being incredibly caring. You personally, no doubt with the assistance of your team, have allowed Jasmine the opportunity to recover at her own speed, with the assistance of the full spectrum of the medical world, to a point where I honestly believe that she is in a better state mentally and confidence-wise than she was even before the accident.

I would have no hesitation in recommending your Company to anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves in a similar situation.

It is common for people who are expert in their field to state that “I was only doing my job” – well, in this case, I am very glad that it was you who handled Jasmine’s case.

With many Kind Regards

John & Paula Gerken
Paul Fretwell

Dear Mr Lewis. First of all I would like to say a huge thank you to you and your team about the hard work, time and money which you spent to deal with my claim. I agree with you that the settlement is reasonable enough and I know that you’ve did your best to get it.

Plamen Krastev
Paul Lewis

I have worked with George Ide LLP for many years, initially as a support worker but now as a Registered Manager. I have found their brain injury
team, more specifically Paul Fretwell, to be highly efficient, supportive and effective when working alongside me with a very challenging group of clients. Paul and the team at George Ide LLP have secured settlements ranging from £1-6 million and beyond, ensuring financial security and peace of mind for life for the clients and their families.

I have worked closely over many years with Ursula Watt and Stephen Shine in George Ide LLP’s Court of Protection team. I am always impressed by how adaptable and attentive they are in looking after their brain-injured clients who often display challenging behaviour. They are able to communicate in a way our clients understand and work in a very person centered way. They are firm but fair and always have the clients’ best interests at heart. Karl Thompson. Managing Director, THCS Ltd

Paul Fretwell/ Ursula Watt/Steve Shine

I would just like to thank you for all your hard work in settling my father’s case and in coming to an agreeable settlement with the insurers. Thank you for being so patient with us, and taking time to explain things in layman’s terms. You have led us through this process with ease and my father is very happy to have reached a conclusion in this matter . All your efforts are very much appreciated. Wishing you all the best.

Nancy Ackermann
Paul Lewis

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for guiding and supporting my friends through to this conclusion over the last 3 years. The early days were incredibly tough for them as you know and your calm reassuring presence has been one of the main reasons they were able to cope, especially back then. You’ll have learnt that R is a very tough and determined character, but I know they’d have struggled without your help.
Living abroad and unable to help them as much as I would have liked, it’s been so reassuring to continually hear how confident they’ve been in your ability to resolve this for them, right from the word go. I know I was very happy in my own mind that they’d got the right person on their side, after I spoke to you on the phone.

So, thank you again for all the time and effort you’ve put into getting them this result… for always being available to speak to them, even when you were supposed to be on holiday, for steering them through the hardest times and the quagmire of the courts. You’ve made such a difference for them and seeing R getting on with life with such a positive attitude that I’m not sure I would have been able to replicate, had it happened to me; is extremely satisfying as well as inspirational.

Rich J
Paul Fretwell

Following a very traumatic car accident I found myself in the extremely capable hands of Paul Lewis.
He spent time explaining the legal procedures and helped me through every step of my very stressful personal injury claim. Thank you for all you have done for me, you were fantastic.”

Ms L
Paul Lewis

I just wanted to say thank you again for all your efforts on my behalf, your resilience has been outstanding! Thanks to you, and the funds you secured, the process with Dorset has started already, and my new limb should be in my possession on October 4th (within a fortnight!) with the Echelon VT foot. This foot has a greater ankle bend which should help with the hill walking. I am also in much greater comfort in travelling in more testing conditions (when weather is wet especially), with the recent replacement of the 4wd car. This car will be especially useful when we intend to holiday in France with our friends during the winter months. Obviously my thanks are also extended to Lizzy and Karen for their efforts also! With very best wishes and thanks for your ongoing support,

Rusty Brown
Paul Fretwell

Thank you for your email and thank you so much for your help with it all. You have dealt with everything brilliantly so as not to cause me any stress or worry so thank you.

Rachel Cook
Paul Lewis

I was involved in a traffic accident as a pedestrian, being hit by a car. My family were recommended to George Ide regarding personal injury, and what a great choice this turned out to be. Words can’t express how thankful and grateful I am for the service and support that I received from everyone at George Ide. My case was handled by Paul Fretwell with the help of Karen Jenkins, and the genuine kindness, care, and professionalism that they provided throughout my claim from start to finish was second to none. The experience of Paul and his team really shone through, and this was obvious from the very start when I first met Paul for an initial chat at home. The thoroughness and dedication to getting me the best possible outcome was clear throughout. Paul fought to the nail making sure that no stone was unturned, this allowing me to feel less anxious and to be able to concentrate on getting physically and mentally better. For anyone that goes through a traumatic event, the support from the people around you is key, Paul and his team were no exception to this, and I felt that I had a true friend and ally on my side. George Ide and Paul should be the first port of call to someone in need of a personal injury solicitor, I can’t recommend them enough!

Alex Richardson
Paul Fretwell/Karen Jenkins

Following a traumatic motorcycle accident, I found myself in unfamiliar territory and in the need of a personal injury lawyer. From my first phone call to George Ides, I was in no doubt that they would be best team to handle my case, guiding me not only through the legal but also the rehabilitation process, I was always in good hands. Paul is a consummate professional, incredibly thoughtful and compassionate, but at the same time ensuring that I had the best advice and in a timely manner,  a heart felt thank you, Paul.

Kate Buttriss
Paul Fretwell

Contact Our Personal Injury Solicitors

Reach out to us today for expert guidance and compassionate support after an injury. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our experienced personal injury solicitors are here to listen and provide tailored advice.

Call us on 01243 786 668 to speak with a member of our team, or send us a message using our contact form or emailing direct info@georgeide.co.uk.

Let us help you take the first step towards the compensation and recovery you deserve.

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Published on: Last updated: 14th May 2025