Types Of Pedestrian Accidents

As a pedestrian understand the types of accidents that commonly occur while walking and crossing roads, can empower us to take proactive measures to stay safe. Here’s a brief of some prevalent pedestrian accidents:

• Vehicle Collisions: One of the most common types of pedestrian accidents involves collisions with vehicles. These accidents occur when pedestrians are struck by cars, trucks, motorcycles, or bicycles while crossing the road, walking along the pavement, or standing near traffic.
  
  
• Intersection Accidents: Intersections can be particularly hazardous for pedestrians, as they often involve multiple lanes of traffic and complex traffic patterns. Pedestrians may be hit by turning vehicles or fail to notice oncoming traffic while crossing at intersections.
  
  
• Zebra crossing Incidents: While crosswalks are designated for pedestrian crossing, accidents can still occur due to motorists failing to yield or pedestrians attempting to cross against traffic signals. Crosswalk accidents are especially common in busy urban areas.
  
  
• Car Parking: Pedestrians are at risk of being struck by vehicles in car parking and garages, where drivers may be distracted or moving at higher speeds than expected. Blind spots and limited visibility can contribute to car park accidents.
  
  
• Pavement Collisions: Surprisingly, accidents can also happen on pavements, particularly when vehicles veer onto the pavement or when cyclists use pavement illegally. Pedestrians may also trip and fall due to uneven surfaces, debris, or poorly maintained pavements.
  
  
• Pedestrian Struck by Reversing Vehicles: In residential areas and car parking, pedestrians are vulnerable to accidents involving vehicles backing out of driveways or parking spaces. These accidents often occur due to limited visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.
  
  
• Pedestrian-Only Areas: Even in areas designated exclusively for pedestrians, such as parks or pedestrian zones, accidents can still happen. These incidents may involve collisions with bicycles, scooters, or other pedestrians.

To enhance pedestrian safety, it’s crucial for both pedestrians and motorists to exercise caution and follow traffic laws. Pedestrians should always use designated zebra crossing, wait for traffic signals, and remain alert to their surroundings. Motorists must respect pedestrian right-of-way, avoid distractions, and adhere to speed limits, especially in areas with high foot traffic.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian (car, cyclist, motorbike…) accident that was not your fault, Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors can help you to claim the compensation you deserve.

Our team has decades of combined experience in successfully advising and representing clients in personal injury cases resulting from pedestrian accidents. We are sympathetic and understanding and are here to help you every step of the way.

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