What to do if you are Involved in a Pedestrian Accident

Do you live in a city where it is very common to walk when you need to get somewhere? If you live in such an area, you have no doubt heard of, witnessed, or maybe even experienced a pedestrian accident. What should you do if you are involved in one of these?

Before we get to what you should do if you are involved in one of these types of accidents, let's clarify what a pedestrian accident involves. Pedestrian accidents are those which involve people who are walking or riding a bicycle. Accidents can occur when drivers are careless and don’t pay attention to where they are driving.

Of course, pedestrians do have a duty to take care. Jaywalking or ignoring traffic controls can cause accidents by pedestrians which would put them at fault. A child running across the road, a parent chasing a child across the road, or people who are not paying attention where they are walking can cause devastating accidents.

If you are a pedestrian who has been involved in a pedestrian accident, you may be eligible to file a claim. You should contact a solicitor who can help you determine whether you have a possible accident claims UK for your injuries.