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Accidental auto-pedestrian accidentspedestrian injuries are the fifth greatest cause of deaths due to injuries in the United States for children under 19. Teenagers are at greatest risk. Teens have a death rate twice that of pre-teens. Teens account for 50% child pedestrian-automobile accident deaths.

If you or your child isinvolved in a road accident, which was not your fault, AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY SHERMAN OAKS wants you to know that you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim.

All automobile accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries. AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY SHERMAN OAKS contends those pedestrians are most at risk of serious injury or death if they are involved in a collision. Pedestrians must be given right of way by drivers.

There are many instances when pedestrians make poor choices and put themselves in unnecessary danger. For example jaywalking or attempting to cross a busy road where there is no designated pedestrian crossing. Drivers are expected to travel within the speed limit and be alert to foot and motor traffic around them.

Accident on a Crosswalk

Drivers are expected to be on the lookout for crosswalks and pedestrian crossing at traffic lights. However, pedestrians are also expected to be on the alert. Make sure the driver sees you before you cross.

Driving in Residential and School Areas

When you are driving in residential neighborhoods and school zones, be extra alert for bikers, walkers or runners. They may be distracted and step into the street without thinking.

Other Pedestrian Safety Tips to Avoid Car-Pedestrian Accidents

Since kids are often the ones involved in pedestrian accidents parents are reminded:

• Talk to kids about safe walking. Walk on sidewalks or paths. Cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
• Teach kids to put away iPods, and other handheld devices. Look left, right and left again before crossing the street.
• Children under 10 should never cross the street without adult supervision.
• Remind children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.
• Remind kids to watch out for cars turning or backing up.
• Tell kids to watch out for cars leaving a parking space or merging into traffic. Be sure they see you.

Compensation Claim Advice

If you have suffered an injury as a pedestrian in an automoblile accident as a pedestrian, call police immediately.

Then call an ambulance.

You want both medical and police reports.

Take pictures of the scene or ask a witness to do so.

Make your report to the police succinctly.

Do not talk to the driver, witnesses, family members, colleagues. Talk only to your lawyer.

If you have been involved in a pedestrian-car accident contact AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY SHERMAN OAKS to discuss whether you may have grounds for a personal injury claim.