Pedestrians are probably the most vulnerable of all road users. Every year, thousands of people are seriously injured in road traffic accidents, and children are particularly at risk of being involved in a serious road traffic accident including a hit-and-run. Of the thousands of pedestrians who are struck, many of them die. Accidents are often caused by dangerous and negligent behaviour of drivers. Drivers who drink-drive, drive whilst under the influence of drugs, use their phones when driving and drive when tired are more likely to be involved in a road traffic collision with a pedestrian. The injuries sustained by pedestrians are often severe, ranging from broken bones to severe internal bleeding, brain damage and death. For those who do recover, the psychological trauma is likely to remain.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, or if a loved one has passed away after being involved in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to make a pedestrian accident claim particularly if you can prove that another party or entity was responsible for the accident.