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 through a road traffic accident claim 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.