Avoiding a Pedestrian Accident in New York City

Brooklyn Accident Lawyer Representing Pedestrians Who Suffered Injuries In An Accident

New York is one of the busiest cities in the world. At any given moment, there are millions of people out walking, biking, and driving throughout the five boroughs. As a result, the city can be an extremely dangerous place for pedestrians, and each year, thousands of people are injured in pedestrian accidents throughout New York. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself from becoming a statistic.

Make Yourself Visible

If drivers cannot see you, they cannot avoid you. As a result, one of the simplest and most effective things you can do as a pedestrian to keep yourself safe is to make sure that you are visible. If you are walking at night in areas that are not well-lit, make sure to wear brightly colored or retro-reflective clothing. You can also carry a flashlight to make sure that you are seen.

Follow Traffic Laws

It is important to keep in mind that New York City Traffic Rules apply to pedestrians just as much as they apply to vehicles.  Some the most important of these include the following:

• Pedestrians shall not cross in front of oncoming vehicles
• No pedestrian shall cross any roadway at an intersection except within a crosswalk
• No pedestrian shall enter or cross a roadway at any point where signs, fences, barriers, or other devices are erected to prohibit or restrict such crossing or entry
• No person shall stand in the roadway to talk with or sell or offer to sell anything to an occupant of any vehicle

Do Not Walk Distracted

Distracted walking is responsible for a significant number of pedestrian accidents each year, and it is easy to see why. Pedestrians who are looking at their phones, texting, or listening to music are not as aware of their surroundings as those who are not subject to these and other distractions. When you are walking around traffic, make sure to keep your eyes and ears unoccupied so that you are aware of what is going on around you.

Contact Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today to Discuss Your Case

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in New York or the surrounding areas, you may be entitled to significant compensation. To speak to Personal Injury Lawyer about your case, call The Rybak Firm, PLLC., today by calling 718-307-5554 (Available 24/7) or contact us online.

¹ http://nyc.streetsblog.org/2014/01/31/nypd-16059-pedestrians-and-cyclists-injured-178-killed-in-traffic-in-2013/

² http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/trafrule.pdf

Accident Lawyer Near Me

Our offices are located in Brooklyn, NY.  Although our offices are in Brooklyn, NY we serve the whole NYC Metro Area and represent clients in every borough of New York City. Our Accident Lawyers NYC are able to travel to you if you are unable to meet at our offices due to an injury. We also provide free transportation to and from our offices.

Our office address is:

1810 Voorhies Ave

Suite #7

Brooklyn, NY 11235