Road traffic accidents involving Pedestrians

It is estimated that nearly half a million people are injured or killed every year on roads worldwide. Even though cars are being made safer than ever before the volume of traffic that is now surging onto our roads is at its highest meaning road traffic accidents will sadly happen.

Road traffic accidents aren’t limited to merely involving two vehicles; pedestrians are one of the most at risk when it comes to road traffic accidents. A pedestrian can suffer serious injury as a result of a collision with a road user.

When attempting to cross the road, pedestrians should always use designated walkways when possible and if not you should take extra care to check the road is clear and allow yourself enough time to cross.

If, as a pedestrian, you are involved in a road traffic accident then you may be entitled to compensation. Claiming compensation as a pedestrian after a road traffic accident can be difficult as your actions as a pedestrian will be questioned, however, pedestrians should be given right of way over motorists and motorists have a duty of care whilst on the road, not only to other road users but to pedestrians as well.

If a pedestrian is struck by a car whilst on a pedestrian crossing the fault will tend to lie with the driver, however if a pedestrian is knocked down whilst crossing between two cars it becomes difficult to find out where the negligence lies.

If a pedestrian doesn’t use a designated crossing but has good road visibility with enough time to cross but is struck by a car the fault will generally be with the driver as they should have had enough time to stop, which indicates the driver may have been speeding.

There are many factors to take into consideration when it comes to a pedestrian road traffic accident claim but by putting in a claim with Accident Consultant all of these factors will be talked through and generally resolved.

Accident Consultant are experts in no win no fee claims, meaning that in a successful claim you keep all of the money you are awarded, with your fees being paid by the losing parties insurance.
Accident Consultant have many years of experience in dealing with personal injury no win no fee claims, including road traffic accidents which involve pedestrians.

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident as a pedestrian you could be entitled to compensation. Get in touch withAccident Consultant today on 08081 68 69 70 and speak to one of our expert advisors or fill in our claim form featured on our main site Accident Consultant.