Fatal Houston Pedestrian Accident: Important Pedestrian Safety Tips
Thursday night just after 8 p.m., a man crossed into a two-lane road under construction by walking out from between two orange barrels. The driver of an oncoming car at Aldine Mail Route Road and Reevestone Road apparently did not see the man and struck him. The pedestrian received transport to the hospital in critical condition.
Reports said he was fighting for his life. But charges seem unlikely in the case because the pedestrian stepped out in front of the car from between barrels that obscured his approach and in an area without a crosswalk. (Source: click2houston.com, 2/15/13) The hearts of our Houston personal injury lawyers go out to the injured pedestrian and his loved ones.
Important Safety Tips to Help Pedestrians avoid Serious and Fatal Injury on Busy Houston Roads
Unfortunately, accidents like the one that happened on Thursday night are all too common. Studies consistently reveal that drivers of motor vehicles are too preoccupied trying to watch for vehicles their own size or larger to notice pedestrians or bicyclists that step into the road unexpectedly. To help keep you safe when you’re walking, our Houston personal injury lawyers provide the following tips:
- Never enter a roadway from between orange barrels, parked vehicles, tress, shrubs, or any other obstacles that might obscure you from the view of approaching drivers.
- Don’t cross the street against the light or other traffic signals placed there for your protection. At intersections with “Walk” and “Don’t Walk” signals, wait for the “walk” signal in order to cross.
- Cross the street only at intersections or in designated crosswalks. If there are no crosswalks, traffic signals, or signs where you need to cross, always yield to motor vehicles.
- Since traffic might be approaching from several directions at once, always be sure to look right, left, ahead, and over your shoulder for approaching vehicles, and yield to them for your own safety.
- Don’t walk in the street. Always walk on the sidewalk or in designated walkways.
Contact the Houston Personal Injury Lawyers at Denena Points, PC if You’ve witnessed or Experienced a Pedestrian – Motor Vehicle Accident
A pedestrian – motor vehicle accident sometimes a dangerous intersection or unsafe roadway design. Our long-standing goals are to help injured accident victims find justice after needless injuries and to help state and local traffic authorities improve safety for all of us that must use the roads.
To help us further those goals, we ask that you contact us if you know about a pedestrian – motor vehicle injury accident. We’re available at 281-369-4363 or through our online contact form. We provide a free, no obligation legal consultation to injured victims in order to discuss the specifics of the injury and potential eligibility for financial compensation. Call today.