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In a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle there is usually only one winner, and pedestrian accidents can involve very distressing injuries.
We have been handling pedestrian accident claims for over 30 years with settlements ranging between £3,000 and £1.7M.
Call us today on 0800 0523 693 to get free expert advice.
The Statistics on Pedestrian Accidents in the UK
On average, pedestrian accidents account for 16% of fatalities and 8% of injuries from RTAs.
The number of pedestrian fatalities has increased by 12% since 2007 and it is believed this is due to more traffic on our roads and an increase in the age profile of pedestrians most likely to be injured. People over 65 years old account for 30% of pedestrian deaths but they make up only around 12% of the population.
Pedestrian accidents are most likely to occur between 3 pm and 6 pm when pedestrian traffic is highest. This time of day is often associated with commuting and the school run.
Pedestrian accident hotspots tend to be busy junctions where pedestrian crossing facilities are inadequate or faulty.
How to keep safe when crossing the road as a pedestrian
The following are some top tips to avoid any potential accidents:
What are the Government doing about pedestrian accidents?
The UK Government has launched a pedestrian road safety review to ensure pedestrian accident claims are reduced by 50%. It is proposed that the review will look into safer pavements for pedestrians and how pedestrian crossing facilities can be improved.
Improved pedestrian crossings would not only reduce pedestrian accidents but also help to make road users more aware of pedestrians which would result in safer roads and possibly fewer pedestrian accident claims.
What to do if you have been affected by a pedestrian accident.
If you or somebody you know has been injured as a pedestrian, do not delay in making an injury claim against those deemed responsible for your injuries.
The time limit for bringing a pedestrian accident claim is normally three years from the date of the accident. But you should get advice as soon as possible, because the longer you delay making a pedestrian accident claim the more difficult it becomes.
The pedestrian accident claims process can be made much quicker and easier with the help of a pedestrian accident claim specialist.
The specialist team here at Mulderrigs will deal with your pedestrian accident claim and help you to get the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today on 0800 0523 693 to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
Pedestrian Accident Case Studies
The Law On Pedestrian Accident Claims
All drivers owe a legal duty to take care for the safety of a pedestrians.
The courts realise that a pedestrian poses very little threat to a motorist. But a motorist posses an enormous threat to the pedestrian.
So the law very often works in favour of the injured pedestrian.
Of course these cases can be easier to prove when the pedestrian is crossing at a pelican crossing or a zebra crossing.
But wherever the accident occurs the law is likely to favour an injured pedestrian.
Choose Mulderrigs For Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
Mulderrigs have dealt with pedestrian claims ranging from minor bumps all the way through to the most catastrophic injuries.
Some of our notable cases appear at the bottom of the page.
In pedestrian accident claims there’s no substitute for picking up the phone and having a chat, so, if you have been knocked down by a careless driver please just get in touch.
Our initial advice is completely free and we always agree to act on “no win no fee” terms.