A pedestrian is considered any person that is on foot, whether they are walking, jogging, running, lying down, or hiking, and is involved in a collision with a motor vehicle. Most pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas, just as Houston, Texas. Thousands of pedestrians become severely injured due to driver negligence. In addition to driver negligence, pedestrian accidents occur due to poor driving conditions, mechanical failures in traffic signs, or bicyclist negligence.
In efforts to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents, Houston pedestrian accident attorney, Zakaria, advises pedestrians and drivers to follow certain driving and walking protocols.
It is the responsibility of a driver to obey all driving laws, and to drive carefully. Driving carefully includes obeying guidelines such as:
Many accidents involving pedestrians occur in the evening when pedestrians are harder to see. To help prevent these accidents, pedestrians are advised to wear bright and reflective clothing that drivers can easily see. Pedestrians are also responsible for the following:
Many accidents involving pedestrians occur in the evening when pedestrians are harder to see. to help prevent these accidents, pedestrians are advised to wear bright and reflective clothing that drivers can easily see. Pedestrians are also responsible for the following: