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 anaccident. 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 anaccident 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 theaccident 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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