As a pedestrian on the roads, you have rights and responsibilities to ensure the safety of everyone on the roads, you have the same rights as any other road user, but due to the lack of protection, you are classed as a vulnerable road user. If you have been involved in a road traffic accident as a pedestrian, we highly advise you to contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors on Your Side Scotland.
Recently the highway code has published alterations stating that pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users, among cyclists. The hierarchy of road users considers the size of the vehicle and how much damage it could do to another vehicle if involved in an accident. Large vehicles like lorries and buses have the most responsibilities over small vehicles on the road, like a car would have more responsibility for a bicycle. This means that when over the road, drivers should bear in mind more vulnerable road users, and the damage that they can cause to them if driving negligently. To find out more about the hierarchy of road users, read here.
As a pedestrian, you have the same right on the road as any other road user. When referring to rights, it means right of way, and pedestrians will always have right of way on pedestrian designated areas and zones. These areas include:
Where pedestrian zones are not available, for example, on county roads, pedestrians are advised to always remain cautious. It is important as a pedestrian to be safe on the road, and as well as rights, pedestrians have a range of responsibilities that they must adhere to, to remain safe on the roads.
Just like any other road user, pedestrians have a range of responsibilities to always stay safe on the roads, pedestrians must be always safe to the highest possible standard to prevent accidents from occurring. Responsibilities of pedestrians include:
However, all situations are different and being involved in an accident as a pedestrian can be a traumatising and stressful experience for anyone. If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, contact one of our experienced solicitors now, to get the highest possible compensation for your case. Due to the lack of external protection, pedestrians are more likely to experience more severe injuries compared to vehicles.
The base to a successful claim is a good amount of evidence to support your claim, however, by following these 3 effortless steps, you are more likely to get a successful outcome for your injuries.
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