Pedestrian Safety
Crosswalks and sidewalks are designed to keep pedestrians safe from traffic. When we fail to exercise care as pedestrians, we put ourselves in danger. When we fail to exercise care as drivers, we may seriously injure or even kill pedestrians.
Negligent and distracted drivers may cause serious harm to passersby. If you or someone you know was the victim of a reckless driver, contact the Philadelphia pedestrian injury lawyers of Lowenthal Abrams, P.A. at 215-238-1130 to learn more about holding the offending driver accountable for his or her actions.
Safety Tips
When you are walking next to a road, you should always exercise a degree of caution, as you can never predict what drivers may do. Some safety tips for pedestrians include:
- Only cross a roadway on the “walk” signal.
- Walk on the edge of the sidewalk furthest from the road.
- Keep an eye out for any potentially dangerous motorists.
- Observe all safety and warning signs.
While these tips may help to keep you out of harm’s way, sometimes a serious accident is unavoidable through no fault on your part. When this happens, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the driver who injures you.
Contact Us
Pedestrians can be placed in great danger by reckless motorists. If you or your loved one has been harmed by a careless driver, the Philadelphia pedestrian injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.A. may be able to help you. Contact us at 215-238-1130 to learn more about filing a personal injury lawsuit.