How can pedestrian accidents be prevented?
Here are some helpful tips to reduce and mitigate the risks of traffic accidents involving pedestrians. As always, if you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation.
For drivers:
- Reduce speed in pedestrian areas – Be it a residential area or high-traffic commercial area, be more cautious of your speed when entering and moving through these areas.
- Make eye contact – Many are unaware, but eye contact between a driver and pedestrian is a highly effective way of preventing an accident; pedestrians want to know that they’ve been seen by the driver and the driver receives the same reassurance.
- Avoid passing stopped vehicles – A stopped vehicle ahead of you may be allowing a pedestrian to cross, and it is unlawful to pass a vehicle which is stopped for this purpose.
- Obey school zone traffic laws – These laws are in place to protect children who are prone to distraction and inattentiveness, so exercise caution in these areas at all times.
For pedestrians:
- Only cross at designated areas – Designated crosswalks are where you and your right-of-way are legally protected against vehicles, so avoid jaywalking whenever possible.
- Don’t assume you can be seen – Never enter the path of a moving vehicle under the assumption that the driver can see you, as this is a recipe for disaster.
- Watch for passing vehicles – The vehicle in front of you may have yielded to you, but watch for a second vehicle attempting to pass it from behind.
- Stay attentive – Avoid distractions, even cell phones, while walking through crosswalks and intersections and always stay aware of your surroundings.
We are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident. We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.
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