Pedestrian accidents are very dangerous. Every year, people are struck by vehicles while doing things as simple as walking through a parking lot, going for a jog or walking their dog. Even an accident at low speeds can be catastrophic for a pedestrian.
So what can you do to stay safe? The following are a few important tips:
- If you’re walking in the road, always walk against traffic.
- Use sidewalks when they are available to you.
- Try to walk in well-lit areas where you’ll be easily seen.
- Do not get distracted by things like music on a pair of headphones or browsing social media on your cellphone.
- Always follow traffic signals and traffic laws.
- If you have to cross the road, attempt to use a crosswalk to do so.
- If you’re walking in front of someone’s vehicle, try to make eye contact with the driver to ensure that they see you and know you intend to cross the road.
With a focus on safety, you may be able to lower the odds that you’ll be injured in an accident.
What if the accident happens anyway?
Unfortunately, even when pedestrians do everything correctly, drivers still make negligent mistakes. A driver who’s in a hurry may turn left and strike a pedestrian who is legally in the crosswalk, for example, simply because they don’t check for anything but oncoming traffic. If they’re not looking for the pedestrian, the accident can still happen.
If you do get injured in one of these crashes, you may be facing extensive medical bills, lost wages and other costs. It’s important to know what legal steps you can take to seek appropriate compensation.
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