1. Look Both Ways Before You Cross The Street
Yes, it sounds like the advice you learned in kindergarten, but it is really amazing just how many people do not follow that advice. Whether you are distracted by your phone, a conversation, or even just your own thoughts, sometimes you need to stop at a crosswalk and look around.
Even if the light is red and the walk sign is on, you should still look to make sure cars are turning at the red light or are simply speeding through it.
Take your time, and in addition only cross at designated crosswalks to prevent accidents as well.
2. Make Sure You Are Seen
It can be hard for drivers to see pedestrians, especially if they are distracted themselves or it is early in the morning or late at night. So whether you wear reflectors, wave to the drivers as you move to cross, or just try to make eye contact with the drivers, you need to make sure that you are seen as you walk around through the streets and don’t assume that traffic will stop for you.
3. Make Sure You Have A Good View
Finally, things like trees, buildings, and other items can often block your view of the traffic and the conditions on the road. If you find that your view of oncoming traffic is blocked, then move to where you can see safely or try to find another crosswalk where the view is a bit better.
As you can see (pun intended), most accidents are often caused by a lack of view between either the pedestrians or the drivers, so using your eyes and ears as a pedestrian is going to be very important to reduce accidents.
What if You’re Involved in an Accident as a Pedestrian?
However, no matter how careful you are, sometimes accidents happen and you are struck by a car or involved in a car accident as a pedestrian. After making sure you are alright, you need to look for a pedestrian accident lawyer like the lawyers at Munley Law because they will be able to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
Most insurance companies don’t want to pay the compensation that they owe and that you deserve for pedestrian accidents. So make sure to contact a lawyer and they will be able to get you the compensation you deserve and can both represent you in court as well as outside of court in the settlement.
Then you can use that compensation to pay for your medical bills and any lost wages as a result of the crash, which can help keep your wallet safe.
Keep Safe As A Pedestrian!
While walking around the big city can be fun and can also save you from having to make car payments, you do need to make sure to keep yourself safe while sharing the road with big cars. However, if you use your senses and some common sense, then you will be able to move around without much trouble and can see all the big city has to offer!
Published by HOLR Magazine.