The issue of pedestrian compensation in the event of a traffic accident occurring at a pedestrian crosswalk where the pedestrian has a steady green light while the vehicle is proceeding with a flashing amber light involves the assessment of fault and negligence on the part of both the driver and the pedestrian, according to Greek case law.
A pedestrian who attempts to cross at a crosswalk while having a steady green pedestrian light and is struck by a vehicle making a turn under a flashing amber light is entitled to compensation.
According to Greek jurisprudence, a pedestrian in this situation is entitled to compensation because the courts have consistently ruled that such traffic accidents are due to the exclusive negligence of the driver. Specifically, the driver is considered at fault for failing to drive prudently and with constant attention, for not maintaining full control of the vehicle in order to perform the necessary maneuvers, especially if they failed to adhere to the speed limit or did not adjust their speed according to the road conditions.
However, courts have also found shared responsibility in cases where the pedestrian intended to reach the opposite side of the road but failed to use the designated pedestrian crosswalk, instead crossing the road perpendicularly at a point with significant vehicle traffic. In such instances, if the pedestrian did not first check the movement of vehicles — as they are obligated and able to do — and did not ensure that they could cross the entire width of the road without risk or without obstructing traffic, or if they failed to perceive an oncoming vehicle, the pedestrian may also bear a portion of the liability.
