The majority of people will take at least one journey on foot each day,
whether it’s travelling to work, popping to the shops or going to the
pub to meet some friends for a drink. Although we tend not to think
about it due to the number of walking
journeys that we take, as a pedestrian you can be at risk of an accident because of the environment surrounding you.
One of the most common ways that pedestrians face injury whilst in
transit is crossing the road; over 20,000 people are killed or seriously
hurt every year in this way. Though the majority of vehicle users pay
due care and attention behind the wheel, lack of concentration by
drivers can lead to an accident. This can happen in the road itself, or
sometimes lapses in focus can even cause drivers to mount the pavement
and strike a passer by.
Similarly, many motorists fail to survey the 30mph speed limit in force
within most built up areas. Travelling above the speed limit increases
vehicle stopping distances, which means drivers are at a raised risk of
causing an accident should a pedestrian step out into the road in front
of them if they are travelling too fast.
For pedestrians, being hit by a motor vehicle can have serious
consequences as you are not protected by the same metal shell that
surrounds the driver. The injuries you sustain could have a lasting
physical and psychological impact, and the recovery process may lead to
long-term medical treatment and time off work.
Recuperating from injury is not just frustrating and painful; it can
have a devastating effect on your lifestyle and ability to earn a
living. If the accident you were involved in was through someone else’s
fault, you could be entitled to financial accident compensation by
consulting a specialist accident solicitors firm such as ours at Claims
Solicitors.
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