No one wants to be hit by a car and become a victim of a pedestrian accident, yet it happens to tens of thousands of people every year. If you or someone you’re close to has been the victim of this type of accident, then now is the time to call a pedestrian accident attorney: Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. We are here to offer a free legal case evaluation to determine if you have a case. If you haven’t been injured in a pedestrian accident, then here are some tips that can help you prevent becoming a statistic.
Understanding how serious pedestrian accidents can be
It’s easy to keep walking the way you’ve always walked and hoping that you’ll continue to not be a statistic. However, the reality is that pedestrian accidents can be incredibly serious. They can result in fractures, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, and much more. These injuries can lead to life-long medical treatments, surgeries, physical therapies, and can even lead to death.
Don’t use headphone while you’re walking
In order to stay as safe as possible on the road, you need to be aware of your surroundings That means not using your headphones. If you’re listening to music, then you may not hear the sirens of an ambulance, horns honking at you, or the sounds of oncoming vehicles. The more aware you are of what’s going on, the safer you’ll be.
Only cross at legal crosswalks
Most pedestrian accidents happen when a pedestrian is crossing at an intersection that’s not a marked crosswalk. If you walk out in the street when a driver isn’t expecting you to, then they’re not likely to be looking out for you. Stick to crossing at crosswalks and you’ll be much safer.
Make sure you’re always looking both ways before crossing
This seems like common sense – in fact it’s something we teach very young children. However, adults often get lost in thought and forget to look both ways. Remember that you should always check for traffic – even if you’re crossing a one-way street and don’t expect cars to be coming in both directions.
If possible, don’t walk at night
A lot of accidents happen at night when drivers can’t see as well. This is also when drivers are more likely to be driving while intoxicated or simply while they’re very tired. If you must walk at night, then be sure to wear brightly colored clothes and stay on the sidewalks whenever possible.
If you or a loved one has had the unfortunate experience of being involved in a pedestrian accident then you need to reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas today. Call us at 909-982-0707 for your free legal consultation. We work on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay unless and until you get a settlement or otherwise recover money on your case.
