Pedestrians Should Avoid Distracted Walking

While distracted driving has been a problem on the rise due in large part to cell phones and other electronic devices, it seems that we are also seeing an increase in “distracted walking” on the part of pedestrians, and this carelessness is also causing needless accidents in our streets.

An increasing number of traffic accidents involve a pedestrian looking down at their cell phone when they should be keeping their eyes on their surroundings and vehicles that may cross their path. Distraction by a cell phone can be especially dangerous when walking through a crosswalk, as a driver who does not see the pedestrian is almost sure to cause an accident. Although pedestrians are highly vulnerable to moving vehicles and face the risk of serious injury, a successful personal injury claim depends on which party was negligent and caused the accident. A pedestrian who is distracted and walks into the pathway of an oncoming vehicle may be held legally liable for the accident, while a driver who causes an accident due to distraction would be held liable in the same manner.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident as a pedestrian, contact our office today for a free consultation to ensure that your rights are protected.

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