How To Avoid Being The Victim Of A Pedestrian Accident

As a pedestrian, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings at all times and take steps to avoid being hit by a car. Every year, thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed in accidents due to negligence on their own part or the part of drivers. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to stay safe while walking around town. If you need legal representation due to an accident, you can always count on the expert legal team at Salazar & Velazquez, P.C. in Houston. We’ll work closely with you to try and achieve the most favorable outcome for your situation.

 

How to avoid being the victim of a pedestrian accident infographic

 

person crossing street

Look Both Ways Before Crossing

It might seem like common sense, but many pedestrians are injured each year because they don’t look both ways before crossing the street. Drivers aren’t always paying attention, and you need to make sure that it’s safe to cross before stepping out into traffic.

man trying to cross street

Don’t Assume The Driver Saw You

Just because you saw the driver, doesn’t mean that the driver saw you. Many accidents happen because drivers didn’t see the pedestrian until it was too late. Always assume that the driver doesn’t see you and take steps to avoid being hit.

man using crosswalk

Use Sidewalks And Streets Appropriately

Sidewalks are for pedestrians and streets are for vehicles. If there’s a sidewalk available, use it instead of walking on the street. If there’s no sidewalk, walk on the shoulder of the road facing traffic so that drivers can see you coming.

pedestrian road sign

Respect Traffic Signals And Crosswalks

Many accidents happen because pedestrians don’t wait for the walk signal before crossing the street, or they cross in the middle of the block instead of at a designated crosswalk. Drivers are more likely to see you and stop if you’re following the rules of the road.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, the legal team at Salazar & Velazquez, P.C. can help. We have extensive experience representing clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others, and we’ll fight to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Contact our Houston office today to get started.

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