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Many pedestrians are hit each year and most of these accidents can be prevented. Pedestrians are out, crossing the streets and on the sidewalks at any hour of the day, which makes them more vulnerable for accidents. When a pedestrian is hit, many suffer from injuries and some injuries are even fatal. The majority of crosswalk accidents happen with cars and buses, since these are the majority of cars out on the roads in major cities.
To help prevent these fatal injuries from occurring pedestrians and drivers must respect and obey the traffic laws. It is extremely important to slow down when approaching a stop sign or a light and make sure to come to a complete stop before you get to the pedestrian crossing area. By obeying these simple traffic laws, we can prevent accidents from occurring. Next time you are crossing the street, remember to look both ways.
When crossing the cross walk it is very important that you are not distracted, allowing you to pay attention to your surroundings. There should be no distractions like texting or talking on the cell phone because this can cause a pedestrian to be less alert.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a pedestrian accident Shea Law Group, Chicago’s personal injury lawyers can help. Shea Law Group handles a variety of cases from pedestrian accidents to dog bites. For more information please contact Shea Law Group at (773) 365-0040.
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