Injury Lawyer in West Palm Beach: What are 6 Pedestrian Safety Tips?

 

A: As any injury lawyer in West Palm Beach will tell you, the best way to sidestep the horrors of pedestrian accidents is through the strategic use of education. But what principles, behaviors, tactics, and strategies can help you and your loved ones stay safe on the roads, whether you jog near the beach every day or walk only to visit your local Starbucks?

Here are six tips:

1. Avoid walking near roads and freeways when drunk, under the influence of drugs (prescription or otherwise), overly fatigued, or distracted by your cell phone or anything else.
2. If you walk around at night, wear clothes that make you visible. If you jog, wear reflective clothing.
3. If you walk a lot, talk to your local police officers about which local intersections are most dangerous and then avoid those intersections.
4. Educate yourself about the dangers of pedestrian accidents. The more seriously you take your responsibilities as pedestrian, the better prepared you will be. 
5. Educate your children about the risks and realities of being a pedestrian. It takes more than a simple reminder to “look both ways before crossing” to drill home key principles.
6. If you walk a lot on the roads, keep a journal of your experiences as a pedestrian. Especially note if you experience any “close calls” with cars, bicycle and motorcycles, etc. If you do, go over what happened and try to extract lessons from your experience.

For help dealing with a pedestrian injury in West Palm Beach or elsewhere in Florida, connect with the team at the law offices of Craig Goldenfarb by calling us toll free at 1-800-GOLD-LAW.