Pedestrian Accidents
Injuries to pedestrians struck by vehicles at crossings, on pavements, or in car parks.
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£5,000 – £500,000
Typical compensation range
3 years
Limitation period
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Similar Past Cases
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Pedestrian Hit on Zebra Crossing: Multiple Fractures
A pedestrian was struck by a driver making a turn who failed to check the zebra crossing. The victim suffered multiple fractures including a broken pelvis and femur, requiring two operations and months of rehabilitation. Dashcam footage clearly showed the driver was at fault.
Pedestrian right-of-way cases at zebra crossings strongly favour the injured pedestrian when the driver failed to give way.
About Pedestrian Accidents Claims
Pedestrian accident claims arise when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle due to the driver's negligence. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users and often suffer devastating injuries even at low vehicle speeds.
The Highway Code places clear responsibilities on drivers to give way to pedestrians at zebra crossings, watch for pedestrians when turning, and take extra care around children, elderly people, and disabled pedestrians. The 2022 Highway Code update strengthened pedestrian priority at junctions.
Common accident scenarios include vehicles failing to stop at zebra crossings, drivers turning into pedestrians at junctions, vehicles mounting pavements, car park collisions, reversing accidents, and hit-and-run incidents. Children and elderly pedestrians are disproportionately affected.
Liability is often strongly in the pedestrian's favour, though contributory negligence may apply if the pedestrian stepped into the road without looking or was intoxicated. Even with contributory negligence, the pedestrian typically recovers a significant proportion of damages.
Compensation ranges from £5,000 to £25,000 for minor injuries, £25,000 to £150,000 for moderate injuries (fractures, multiple injuries), and £150,000 to £5 million for severe or catastrophic injuries. Fatal pedestrian accident claims provide bereavement and dependency awards. The limitation period is 3 years.
Typical Compensation Range
Based on reported settlements and court awards. Individual case values vary significantly.
Limitation Period
3 years
May vary by jurisdiction. Don't wait — time limits apply.
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