Pedestrians are one of the most vulnerable road users and the consequences of being hit by a vehicle can lead to serious injuries and in the worst cases even death.

Your entitlement to compensation will depend upon who caused the accident, however establishing who was at fault after an accident involving a pedestrian is not always straightforward. In some road traffic accident claims, it is obvious who is to blame, for example where a pedestrian is run down on a crossing, hit by a speeding car, or hit by a drunk driver.

The most common reasons for pedestrian accidents include:

• A car travelling too fast and hitting a pedestrian whilst crossing the road.
• Children playing too close to the road.
• A car mounting the pavement.
• Car driver failing to stop at a pedestrian or zebra crossing.