If you are a pedestrian who has been hit by a motor vehicle of any sort, a claim can be made
if the driver was at partial or total fault for your injury. Here are some of the most common
causes of pedestrian accidents when a motorist may be at fault:
- Driver fails to stop at a red light or crossing.
- Driver operating in a reckless manner, speeding and unaware of their surroundings.
- Driver was under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or illegally using their mobile
phone.
According to reports from the 2018 Department for Transport, pedestrians accounted for
14% of all road casualties in Great Britain that year. If you find yourself as a pedestrian
injured by any motor vehicle on the road, you must first seek medical attention. If the
vehicle did not drive off after the accident, make note of their phone number, name,
insurance information and driving license details.
You may then proceed to gather witness
accounts, photos of the vehicle(s), photos of the injuries sustained and any other
information you deem important. After these details have been obtained, you can seek legal
advice from a personal injury solicitor who will talk you through your next steps.
Unfortunately, some pedestrians suffer fatal injuries as seen in the case of Kim Briggs who
was knocked down on a London road by a cycle courier. It is important to note that you can
make a personal injury claim on behalf of someone if, their injuries were more serious
and/or fatal.
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