What are the Top Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?

It doesn’t matter if you are a driver or pedestrian, you must always pay attention to what is going on around you.

For example, drivers who don’t pay attention to pedestrians in a crosswalk could cause a serious accident.

On the other hand, pedestrians who don’t look both ways before crossing the street, while also using a crosswalk, are increasing their risk of being struck by a motor vehicle.

By understanding the leading causes of pedestrian accidents, you have a better chance of avoiding such trouble. This holds true no matter if you are a driver or a pedestrian.

Here are some of the most common reasons drivers are at fault in this type of accident:

• Distracted driving, including but not limited to: texting, talking on the phone, adjusting the radio or other in car system, and conversing with passengers.
• Neglecting to obey the rules of the road, such as rolling through a stop sign or blowing through a red light.
• Reckless driving in areas where pedestrians may be walking, such as a crosswalk.
• Speeding.

Pedestrians should be aware that not all drivers are paying attention to the road and obeying the law. Instead, some of these people are reckless when behind the wheel, which increases the chance of an accident.

As a pedestrian, here are some things you can do to lessen the likelihood of being struck by a vehicle:

• Look both ways before crossing the road.
• Only cross the road in a crosswalk.
• Wear reflectors on your clothing if you will be walking or jogging after dark.
• Walk on the sidewalk, if available, at all times.

Knowing the top causes of pedestrian accidents can go a long way in keeping more people safe.

With more and more people walking, thanks to a variety of benefits, such as saving on the cost of gas, the chance of pedestrian accidents will continue to rise as well.

It doesn’t matter if you are a driver or pedestrian, you can do things that improve your level of safety.

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Stephanie Thompson, Estate Planning Attorney of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC

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