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7 Pedestrian Safety Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Being Hit by a Car

The Houston Police Department, prompted by a rash of fatal pedestrian – vehicle accidents in the city, specifically by a string of 3 fatalities along an especially deadly stretch of Bellaire Boulevard, have issued a warning to local pedestrians to be very cautious when out walking, particularly at night. The HPD also mentioned some important safety tips to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a pedestrian accident.

  1. Look before you step out into the street. Look both ways, or all four ways if you’re at an intersection.
  2. Don’t wear headphones, text, or talk on your cell phone as you cross a street. You need to hear and see approaching traffic. Speeding drivers can come up on you more quickly than you might realize.
  3. Don’t cross the street unless you’re in a crosswalk, and for your own safety take the extra minute or few to walk to a crosswalk.
  4. Obey all traffic signals and don’t go against a “Don’t Walk” light.
  5. Don’t assume vehicles will stop for you. The recent rash of fatal pedestrian – vehicle accidents in Houston indicates that they very well might not stop. Always make eye contact with the driver.
  6. Dress for visibility so that drivers can see you: wear light-colored clothing at night, preferably with reflective markings, and carry a flashlight.
  7. Take particular care in construction zones. Drivers may be distracted and also driving too fast.

Contact the Board Certified Houston Pedestrian Injury Attorneys at Denena Points, PC when You and Your Loved Ones need Help after being hit by a Driver

Call us at 713-807-9500 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free, no obligation legal consultation to discuss the facts of your accident and evaluate your eligibility for afull financial recovery for your injuries. We’ve been helping injured pedestrians and their families successfully recover fair financial compensation against negligent drivers for more than 12 years. Put our dedicated experience and skill to work for your family.