Pedestrian accident

Pedestrian accident overview

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable of all road users. As a result, pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries for the pedestrian involved. Pedestrian accidents often occur as a result of an impact with a motor vehicle.

Pedestrian accident statistics

In 2007, 646 pedestrians were killed in road accidents in Great Britain. Road safety measures have steadily decreased the numbers killed in pedestrian accidents. In 1967, the number of pedestrians killed in pedestrian accidents was 2,964. In recent years, the traffic-related pedestrian death rate among children ages 14 and under has declined significantly. In large part, this decline can be attributed to decreased traffic exposure, as children are walking less often. However, pedestrian injury remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 5 to 14. While the majority of pedestrian deaths and injuries are traffic-related, children from birth to age 2 are more likely to suffer non-traffic-related pedestrian injuries, including those occurring in driveways and pavements.

Types of pedestrian accident

Pedestrian accidents often involve collisions with motor vehicles. Pedestrians are injured as a result of driver error, such as drivers ignoring traffic signals, pedestrians not assessing traffic conditions correctly.

Pedestrian accident next steps

If you wish to see if you have an accident claim as a result of a pedestrian accident, please contact us. Please also use the information on the pages below to find out more.