
Calgary Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Despite the dangers waiting for pedestrians on Alberta roads, according to Alberta Transportation pedestrian accidents made up only about 6.4% of all injury accidents in 2012; but they accounted for a much higher 13.6% of fatal accidents that same year. Pedestrians are exposed, vulnerable, and no match for the size, weight, and speed of a car or truck. If a pedestrian survives being hit by a motor vehicle, the injuries can be severe, from skull or limb fractures, to cuts and road burns, to spinal cord or brain damage. Drivers have a duty to watch for pedestrians, but pedestrians also need to be alert and aware of their surroundings. Here are some things you can do to keep yourself and your family safe near vehicles while on foot:- Look both ways before crossing the street
- Check to make sure all traffic has stopped when crossing a multi-lane road
- Avoid texting, talking on the phone, or listening to music while crossing the street
- Wear bright or reflective clothing
- Never let young children cross the street unaccompanied
- Try to cross only at marked crosswalks, and never mid-block or against the crossing signal
- Follow all traffic signals
- When possible, make eye contact with drivers to confirm they have seen you
- Watch for drivers making turns
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