Too Many Pedestrians Are Being Hit by Cars

A USF student died after getting by a car the other day.  A few days earlier, an elderly person dies after being hit by a car.  Simply, too many many are dying or getting injured as pedestrians.  All involved need to be more careful.

Walkers should do the following:

• Cross at the corner or at an intersection.
• Stop at the edge of parked cares, the curb or other vehicles before proceeding on the road.
• Look LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT for moving cars--THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT!!
• Cross when clear, and keep looking left and right.
• Walk, don't run or dart, into the street.
• Look that the tires of cars close to you--if they are moving, get out of the way.
• Walk alertly.  Use your eyes and your ears to increase your safety.  Take the headphones out of your ears!!

Drivers should know that even if the walker is not in a crosswalk, you have a duty to stop and yield the right of way to the pedestrian.  Remember, being hit by a car while you are in a car is bad enough; being hit by a car without added protection often proves deadly.

If you or a loved one is hit by a car, it is important that you talk with an attorney before talking to the insurance companies.  Insurance companies have attorneys; so should you!  Obtain a free case consultation with Personal Injury Attorney Matthew Noyes before talking with the insurance companies.