Pedestrian Accident Claims - Key Issues & Recent Caselaw

Introduction

Pedestrian claims are complex—and recent case law is shifting the landscape. Are you prepared to navigate contributory negligence, evidential pitfalls, and procedural hurdles with confidence?

From identifying the right defendant to allegations of contributory negligence to making evidential decisions, pedestrian claims are challenging.

This virtual classroom seminar will examine the relevant issues and recent case law to enable fee earners to make the right decisions for success.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Pedestrians
• Children - Atkinson v Kennedy [2024], Gul v McDonagh, Alabady v Akram
• Contributory negligence - principles
• Allegations - speed, Parker v McClaren
• Alcohol, illegality
• Successful defences
• Evidential problems
• The right defendant - Armoury Demolition and Recycling Ltd v Highway Barrier Solutions Ltd, Jagger v Holland
• Witnesses - Zanatta v Metroline Travel Ltd
• Experts - RTP v Hardcrete Ltd [2024]
• Procedural challenges
• Portals
• Highway Code hierarchy

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.