Pedestrian- Walking To Work & Car Crash Accidents

Car Accidents & Pedestrians

There are just too many cars on the NY roads during the day for pedestrians to feel safe. Even if you cross when the signal is green for you to cross. Cars and trucks still keep hitting innocent people walking to work and a severe injury might not be your fault.

Try to get as many witnesses as possible after the accident happened.  Contact our law office to find out what your legal options are to help compensate severe pain and suffering from a pedestrian accident.

Fact: New York City leads the nation in the number of pedestrians killed in motor vehicle crashes. In 1998, one of every 10 pedestrians killed were under the influence of alcohol, other drugs (including prescription medication), or a combination of both.

They are in the top for non-fatal injuries also and severe pedestrian injuries.

Crossing the road on Queens streets & roads can be a daunting task. If you were hit by a car and are suffering from pain and injury call our law office today.

Helpful Tips:

Give yourself the most time to cross by waiting for a newly turned green or walk signal;

Stop and look in all directions before you cross. Keep scanning for vehicles as you cross;

Wear light colored clothing, use reflective material, carry a flashlight, hold your hand up high: do whatever it takes to make yourself more visible to drivers;

If you’re under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, including medication that makes you drowsy or dizzy, do not walk outside or make sure you go with somebody who is alert.

Pedestrians & Drivers

Depend On Each Other!
Did You Know?:
Every New Yorker is a pedestrian at one time or another. All trips by car, subway, bus or bicycle include a walking component.

Children and older adults are at highest risk for pedestrian injury and death.

Matthew Norton, age 13, Brooklyn

Pedestrian injuries and fatalities ARE preventable.

Whenever and wherever you cross, Do It The Safer Way!
STOP at the curb before entering the street.

LOOK in all directions before you begin to cross, even if there is a green light or a WALK signal in your direction.

WAIT for a fresh WALK signal so you'll have the most time to cross the street.

KEEP LOOKING in all directions while you cross the street.

LISTEN FOR THE ENGINE NOISES of backing vehicles when you're in a parking lot, near a driveway or crossing mid-block
between parked cars.

Expect the Unexpected!
Always be aware of what's happening around you, and what may happen next.
LOOK AT THE DRIVER of a turning vehicle before you cross. Make eye contact with each other before you step off the curb.

HOLD YOUR HAND UP HIGH or even wave at the driver if you have to. Drivers: Wave back at pedestrians to let them know you've seen them.

WEAR LIGHT OR BRIGHT clothing and attach retro-reflective material to bags, backpacks and shoes so drivers will notice you. Use a flashlight at night.

One-third of all pedestrian injuries happen after dark.

DRIVERS: Be sure to use your headlights during a storm. Use them during daytime hours, too. This will make your car more visible to pedestrians and other drivers.

Drivers & Pedestrians: Are You Under the Influence?:
Both drivers and pedestrians can be under the influence of drugs, medications, fatigue, emotional or physical stress that can impair their ability to drive a vehicle or cross a street safely.

Approximately one of every 10 pedestrians killed in collisions with motor vehicles each year in New York City are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.

About one of every 5 drivers killed in motor vehicle crashes each year are under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs.

Remember:
It is just as deadly to walk under the influence as it is to drive under the influence. If you are under the influence or are taking medication that makes you drowsy or dizzy, walk with someone who is alert or wait until you feel more alert yourself.