question for the forum – liability when a pedestrian causes an accident to a cyclist

Hoping roads.cc forum members can advise?

Following an incident this morning outside Kings Cross station in
London, I need some advice for the future.

Riding to work, paying attention, doing 15-20 km/ph. Traffic lights green, as I am riding through the elevated section between St.Pancras and Kings Cross a pedestrian carrying a toolbox walked straight into the road without looking. Swerved hard to avoid hitting him, skid and crashed hard.

Bike:- Bent derailleur (6800), bent hanger, damaged rear gear cable, abraded tops and right blade of Shimano ST-685 hydraulic/sti shifters, abraded right spd-sl pedal and cleat

Clothing:- ripped right knee of new Santini winter bib shorts, torn palms out of both new Gore winter gloves, ripped right Endura FS260 overshoe, ripped Specialised gore winter rs13 jacket, abraded boa dial and right side of specialised BG expert roads shoes.

Me:- haematoma (?) I.e. bloody bruises on right knee, huge one on right hip, both wrists lightly sprained, right shoulder very sore.

Overall, I was glad not to break anything. Stuff happens.

Pedestrian came over, made excuses ‘sorry, I’ve just worked a 12 hour shift’, then slunk off into crowd. Other cyclists behind stopped and assisted, said they had seen the entire incident and pedestrian was completely at fault.

Totting up the damage, its not been a cheap accident – perhaps £650?

Bike had to be recabled and fitted with new hanger/mech, thankfully sti have cosmetic damage but ugly on a 3 month old bike. Clothing has all gone in the dustbin. All I can say is, ouch! I will be taking the edge off with some single malt this evening…

In the future, I am sure a similar incident will happen at some point, no matter how careful and observant I am of highway code.

Is there anything a cyclist can do if this happens?
What does the law say on ‘right of way’ if a pedestrian steps out suddenley?
Is there any company that offers insurance to cover accidental damages?
Is there any law (due care and attention?) for pedestrians causing a RTC to a cyclist?
Does this become as civil matter, or a criminal matter?
How do you force a negligent pedestrian to give their details?

Any advice is most welcome!