Case study · Pedestrian claims

Hit on a pedestrian crossing

You don't need to have been behind the wheel to make a road traffic accident claim. Our client was on foot, crossing at a marked pedestrian crossing with right of way. An approaching driver failed to slow down or stop, and hit them.

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What happened

A pedestrian crossing should be the safest place to cross the road. Our client was using it correctly. The driver failed to give pedestrians the priority the Highway Code requires, and our client was struck.

The physical injuries needed medical treatment. The anxiety lasted beyond that, and changed how our client felt about something as ordinary as crossing the street.

Their injuries included

  • Facial injuries
  • Shoulder & arm
  • Ongoing pain
  • Anxiety
  • Time off work

Including fear when using roads afterwards, and disruption to daily life.

How fault was proven

How the claim was handled

Pedestrians are classed as vulnerable road users, and drivers have a clear duty to give way to them at crossings. NJS Law established fault using three kinds of evidence. Together, it showed the driver was responsible.

The claim was brought within the three-year limitation period, preserving the client's right to compensation.

CCTV footageOf the collision itself
Medical recordsDocumenting the injuries
Witness statementsAccounts of what happened

The outcome

NJS Law secured

£20,000

in compensation for the client.

Every claim is different. This outcome reflects the specific circumstances and injuries in this case and is not an indication of what any other claim may be worth.

Want the legal detail? Read about pedestrian accident claims at NJS Law.

Common questions

Who has priority at a pedestrian crossing?

Pedestrians do, once they are on the crossing. Drivers must give way to anyone already crossing at a zebra crossing. Since the Highway Code changes of January 2022, drivers should also give way to people waiting to cross. At light-controlled crossings, drivers must stop at a red light and let anyone still crossing finish safely when the lights change. The Highway Code's hierarchy of road users places pedestrians at the top, as the people most at risk of harm.

See the Highway Code rules for pedestrians on GOV.UK.

Do I need CCTV or witnesses to make a claim?

They help, but they are not always essential. CCTV and independent witnesses can make fault much easier to prove, as they did in this case. If you don't have either, the circumstances can still be investigated and evidence gathered for you. That might include asking nearby businesses or the council for footage before it is overwritten, which is another reason to get in touch early.

Hurt on foot by someone else's driving?

You can still claim, even with no vehicle of your own involved. Call us. It's free, there's no obligation, and we'll tell you honestly where you stand.

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Back on the Road UK is a trading name of NJS Law Limited, registered in England and Wales, company number 15170704. NJS Law Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number 8006550. This page describes a real claim handled by NJS Law and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice.

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