Although pedestrians can do a lot to improve their safety and reduce their risks of being involved and injured in a Georgia pedestrian accident, it is a two-way street. Drivers also have a role in preventing pedestrian injuries and deaths from occurring. For this reason, we are providing eight steps that pedestrians, as well as drivers, should follow when sharing the road.
Steps for Pedestrians:
- Always look both ways before stepping out into the street
- Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible, or face traffic if the sidewalk isn’t available
- Only cross at designated crosswalks instead of jaywalking
- Cross with the pedestrian traffic signals and not against them
- Increase visibility by wearing reflective clothing
- Never walk impaired
- Do not walk distracted, as texting while walking can cause accidents
- Don’t listen to music
Steps for Drivers:
- Watch for pedestrians and bicyclists
- Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk
- Never drive drunk
- Don’t text and drive or participate in other distracted driving activities
- Be cautious around child pedestrians
- Slow down in school zones
- Always stop behind a bus when lights are flashing
- Pay attention to traffic lights and stop signs
As Fulton County accident attorneys, we encourage drivers and pedestrians to limit their distractions, put down their cell phones, obey the road rules, share the road, and stay alert.
Unfortunately, a car will win when matched against a pedestrian. This is why pedestrians should never jaywalk, cross mid-block, or cross against the traffic lights. However, not all pedestrian accidents in Fulton County are the result of pedestrian negligence. Many injuries and fatalities involving pedestrians are the results of driver negligence.
If you have been injured by a negligent driver, please call Shane Smith Law to speak with a skilled Georgia pedestrian injury lawyer in a free, no-obligation consultation at (980) 246-2656.