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What Can You Do To Prevent a New York Pedestrian Accident?

We hear stories all the time about people who were walking along a street are hit by a car. As you can imagine, the injuries sustained in a New York pedestrian accident can be extensive and lead to a lifetime of complications and even death.

Though, pedestrian accidents are sudden and seem to come from nowhere, there are several things you can do to help avoid being struck by a motorized vehicle.

One thing that you can do is to minimize walking through areas with heavy traffic, especially at night. If you have to walk at night, always make sure that you wear reflective or light clothing that can easily be seen.

Also, when crossing the street, never assume that other drivers can see you and are stopping to allow you to cross. It may appear that they are slowing down to let you cross, but in truth, they may not see you at all.

Lastly, always be conscious of the amount of alcohol that you consume, especially if you are driving. Alcohol can affect your reaction time to dangers on the roads. Also, if you are walking, it may increase your risk of tripping or falling in front of a moving vehicle.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a New Jersey or New York pedestrian accident, you should contact an experienced Staten Island accident attorney at the law offices of Decker, Decker, Dito and Internicola at (718) 979-4300 or (800) 976-4904.