Accidents to pedestrians
The Highway Code states that motor vehicle users have a duty of care to prevent accidents to pedestrians and must adjust their driving according to the changing circumstances of the road. This can entail such things as reducing speed when it appears likely that someone is going to cross or step on to the highway and being mindful of pedestrians when driving through busy areas.
However, despite the protection offered by The Highway Code, accidents to pedestrians can still happen. Often those affected are among our most vulnerable road users: children or the elderly, whose injuries can range from minor scrapes to broken limbs and more severe cases requiring extensive medical attention.
In cases where it can be proven that accidents to pedestrians have been caused as a result of careless or negligent driving on the part of vehicle users, there may be a basis for a personal injury claim.
Some scenarios which might lead to an accident to pedestrians claim include cases where the driver:
- Did not see a pedestrian crossing the road
- Was driving too fast for road conditions
- Failed to pay attention to traffic calming signs or pedestrian crossings
- Was distracted by the use of a phone
- Had been driving under the influence of drink or drugs
Accidents to pedestrians such as these offer clear examples of incidents where a driver would be at fault for injuries sustained by pedestrians, thereby providing grounds for a claim. If you have found yourself in a situation similar to those outlined above, you may be entitled to receive compensation. Even if you feel that you may have been partially responsible for the accident or if it was the fault of a hit-and-run or uninsured driver, you may still be able to seek personal injury compensation.
Antony Hodari has teams of trained lawyers who are able to deal with cases involving accidents to pedestrians. By speaking to our expert legal advisers, you can benefit from the guidance and support needed to get you through this difficult time.
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