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Legal consequences of hitting a pedestrian in the UK, including driver duties, penalties, police investigation, and compensation.

Legal consequences of hitting a pedestrian in the UK

Key Facts — at a glance Pedestrian deaths (2024) 409 Great Britain, DfT Duty to report 24 hrs if details not exchanged Maximum sentence Life death by dangerous driving Civil claims paid by Insurer in almost all cases Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims […]

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Two damaged cars after a road traffic accident with a warning triangle and accident claim form, illustrating contributory negligence where a driver may be partly at fault.

Can I Claim If the Accident Was My Fault? Contributory Negligence Explained

Key Facts — at a glance Can you still claim? Yes partial fault reduces, doesn’t end Typical reduction 10-50% depends on circumstances Legal basis 1945 Act Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims

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Distressed claimant beside legal scales, illustrating why No Win No Fee claims may be rejected.

Psychological Injury at Work: Can You Claim for Stress, Anxiety, or PTSD?

Key Facts — at a glance Workers affected 2023/24 776,000 stress, depression, anxiety Physical injury needed? No psychiatric diagnosis only Can you lose your job? No ERA 1996 s.100 Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims across

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