Tips from a Personal Injury Lawyer
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, pedestrian & motor vehicle crash deaths increased 51 percent since their low point in 2009 and account for 17 percent of crash fatalities. This is because drivers aren’t paying close enough attention to people on foot, and sometimes pedestrians don’t pay careful attention to what they’re doing either. In this blog post, we will discuss how you can prevent pedestrian accidents and a trip to a personal injury lawyer from happening by looking both ways when crossing the road, using lights at night, and always using crosswalks to make it easier for a driver to see you.
Look Both Ways
The first way pedestrians can help prevent accidents is always to look both ways when crossing the road. Drivers may not see you if they come from a different direction, so you need to ensure that it is safe before stepping into traffic.
Use Lights at Night
Pedestrians should always use lights at night, as well. Not only do walkers need to be visible and avoid wearing dark clothing that makes them blend in with the background, but they also have a responsibility to make sure drivers know where they are walking.
Use Crosswalks
Finally, make sure you use crosswalks wherever possible and make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street, especially if they are making a turn onto your path.
In addition, avoid walking out between parked cars because this makes it much more difficult for someone driving by to see you.
Suppose you have been injured as a pedestrian due to the negligence of someone else.
In that case, a personal injury lawyer can provide information about who may be liable or help start the process of filing a lawsuit. Get in contact with a personal injury lawyer from Robert J. DeBry & Associates, who will help you get the compensation you deserve.