For as long as a vehicle has been on the road, so too have pedestrian collisions. It is an unfortunate incident that can cause devastating injuries and in some cases death, however if you or a family member have been unluckily involved in such an incident than you may be entitled to claim compensation.
As a driver; whatever the vehicle may be, it is your duty when on the road to be aware and cautious in regards to pedestrians. There are specific rules and regulations for pedestrians as stated in the Highway Code; just as a driver should be aware of a pedestrian, the pedestrian should be equally aware of the driver and of course when crossing roads maintain vigilance and constant alertness.
Despite these specific regulations, as a driver it is vital to note that not everyone maintains a sense of vigilance when it comes to oncoming vehicles. Children, senior citizens and often adults who are under the influence of specific substances maintain a weak and somewhat none existent awareness of the road; as a driver it is your responsibility to be aware of certain situations that could arise
Pedestrian collisions- One of the most common areas involves a car colliding with a pedestrian. More often than not, the situation occurs when the pedestrian crosses the road and on certain occasions can even occur when the pedestrian is on the pavement.
Head on Collision-Being in a collision involving an oncoming vehicle is not unheard of. As a pedestrian there are many situations that you may find yourself in; whether the driver was speeding, whether the driver ignored your presence, whether you were not paying attention, and even if you were not completely in your senses; there is very much a possibility that if you obtain an injury than you could very easily make a claim as it is the duty of the driver to take all such factors into account, thus is most cases drivers can often be found liable.
Hit and run- What statistics have revealed is that a large number of people are now, more than ever, becoming involved in hit and runs. A large number of pedestrians that have been hit by a vehicle are now finding that drivers are in no way stopping but in fact driving away, leaving behind the injured. However in many cases, if the driver who caused the accident cannot be found, you may still have a chance of making a claim for compensation.Try to obtain as much proof as possible, particularly photographs, in order to substantiate your claim.
you have been involved in any such accident then it is vital that you follow these steps as this will only help our experts when fighting for your claim
- Make sure to exchange details with the driver-most importantly their full name and address
- Note down the drivers vehicle and registration
- Contact the police if other people have been involved and obtained injury
- Make a note of the time of the accident
- If possible take photographs of the accident
- Get in touch with your insurance company right away but be wary of Third Party Capture
- Get in touch with Claim Today Solicitors right away and well get your claim sorted