Pages On: Pedestrian Injuries
Walking is one of life’s great joys, and as humans, we have some of the greatest stamina when it comes to traversal. Walking is a great way to stay healthy and protect the environment, but it does but pedestrians at risk of other road users. Hit-and-run accidents, pavement trips, being knocked down by vehicles are all hazards pedestrians have to avoid, to prevent injury. Other road users have a duty of care to you for your safety, and when breaching this by causing an accident, they are considered liable. Whatever way you’ve been injured as a pedestrian, you may be entitled to claim personal injury compensation.
Oslo’s Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths Brought to Zero in 2019 as it Moves to Reduce Cars in the City
Posted: 25 February 2022
Posted in: Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Road Traffic Accidents
In 2019, Oslo, Norway, lead the way in road safety. Not only did it record zero pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in the capital, it also saw no child die in road traffic accidents across the whole country. Norway’s crash statistics have seen a slow, but downward trend in the last decade, as it moves to improve safety for its citizens. Such projects like Oslo’s “Vision Zero” demonstrate to the world that saving the lives of vulnerable road users is doable with the right infrastructure and commitment to safety. Pedestrians and…
Read MorePedestrian Accident Claims in London
Posted in: Pedestrian Injuries, Road Traffic Accidents
London has higher than average statistics for road traffic accidents involving pedestrians. That probably doesn’t surprise you. But what might surprise you is that it’s possible for pedestrians involved in accidents that were not their fault to claim compensation, and that they stand a good chance of winning. Pedestrian Accident Claim: London Lawyers If you have been hit by a car, a cyclist, a bus, or motorbike rider then we can help you to claim pedestrian accident compensation in London. Our no win, no fee* solicitors** are specialists in accident…
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