Pedestrian Accident Attorney
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If you are walking across the street and you are struck by a car, there’s a really good chance that you are going to be seriously injured, or might even be killed.
Being struck as a pedestrian is...
significantly more dangerous than if you are inside an automobile.
Both of these facts seem obvious, and they should be, but here are some statistics that I hope will cause every one of you to both pay more attention when you cross a street, and for you drivers, to slow down in heavy pedestrian areas:
In the us alone:
Over 4400 pedestrians die as a result of traffic related incidents.
Over 69,000 pedestrians are injured.
1 pedestrian is killed every 2 hours.
1 pedestrian is injured every 8 minutes.
WHERE DO THESE ACCIDENTS OCCUR…Nearly 75% of pedestrian fatalities occur in urban settings
DOES AGE PLAY A FACTOR, YOU BET IT DOES…OVER 50% of pedestrian fatalities are age 15 and under
IS WEATHER THE MAIN FACTOR, SURPRISINGLY, NOT BY A LONGSHOT...Nearly 90% of pedestrian fatalities occur without rain, snow or fog AS A CAUSE-so weather is usually NOT the problem
WHAT IS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTING FACTOR…DARKNESS…70% of pedestrian fatalities occur during nighttime hours
Here’s one more sobering fact…nearly 35% of pedestrians killed were legally drunk
At our lawfirm, our family of lawyers has seen the devastating effects of pedestrian accidents.
What can you do to not become one of these statistics?
As a Driver?
• Always be on the lookout for pedestrians - especially at night
• Drive slowly near crosswalk areas and always be prepared to stop
• Always stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk
• Do not pass other cars that have stopped to allow pedestrians to cross, if you try to pass that car, you may not realize why that car has stopped, until it’s too late…
• When you’re making a turn, pay special attention to pedestrians, you are armed with a vehicle, they are not
• In areas such as schools, parks, and residential neighborhoods, a ball rolling down the street usually means a child will follow…SLOW DOWN!!!
What Can You Do If You’re a Pedestrian?
• Do not walk in restricted zones (such as highways)
• Always use sidewalks and crosswalks when they’re available
• At night, always wear light or reflective clothing
• The more alcohol you drink will severely impair your ability to walk safely or pay attention to
cars on the road
• Keep an eye out for oncoming traffic at all times
DON’T BECOME A STATISTIC…
The Rothenberg Law Firm…a proud history of success!
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