Tips for Pedestrian Safety
Many people are choosing to walk instead of drive as both a way to exercise and conserve gas. Additionally, others use sidewalks as a track for jogging or a path to walk their dogs. While this can be a wonderful way for people to enjoy the outdoors, pedestrian activities can become dangerous. This is especially true when motorists fail to take reasonable safety precautions.
Unsafe drivers can place pedestrians in serious danger. If you are a pedestrian that has suffered in an accident with a vehicle, you should not let such reckless driving go unpunished. Contact a Baltimore pedestrian accident attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC today at 410-234-0100 to discuss your case.
Make Yourself Visible
One of the most important things that you can do is make yourself as visible as possible to car drivers. To do so, you can:
- Wear white or bright clothing.
- Utilize reflective gear, especially at night.
- Avoid walking or jogging at dusk and later.
- Cross the street at clearly marked crosswalks.
- Stay on the sidewalks if possible.
Additionally, although it is now popular to listen to music while walking or jogging, this can put you at risk for dangerous accidents. With music, you may not be able to hear the cars around you, which makes it more difficult to identify and avoid potential dangers.
Contact Us
Drivers should always be aware of nearby pedestrians. If either a municipality or a driver fails in this duty to you, you can suffer in a devastating accident with a powerful vehicle. To learn more about your legal options, contact a Baltimore car accident attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC at 410-234-0100 today.
