Thursday, July 4, 2013

Is It Safe For Pedestrians?

Is It Safe For Pedestrians?

Pedestrians can also get severely injured in car accidents.  Most injuries affect the head and limbs and can cause deaths, head injuries and can often impair victims for life.  Drivers and pedestrians are both responsible for the safety of our roads.  To avoid accidents, everyone must exercise care and concern when on the road.  Seniors and kids are usually fragile and unaware of their surroundings; therefore they tend to experience traumatic accidents more often.  They are more vulnerable to accidents and don’t have any protection against them.  Children and older people are often left unattended and they can wander onto the streets.  This could be very dangerous especially during rush hour.  Some of the common injures pedestrians sustain in traffic collisions are: broken bones, head injuries, burn injuries and also spinal cord injuries.  Call 1-800-411-PAIN if you have been struck by a car, bicycle or any other vehicle.

Thousands of pedestrians suffer fatal injuries each year in traffic collisions.  Accidents resulting from vehicles turning or backing are the worst.  Many of these accidents, especially in Florida, happen during bad weather, heavy rain or thunderstorms.  Think about things you can do to avoid these deadly accidents.  Pedestrians must be on the lookout.  Crosswalk timers are great but sadly they are not going to always be there for you.  Crossing with other pedestrians is a great idea.  You’ll feel safer and drivers usually respect crowds.