Pedestrians are inherently more vulnerable to serious injuries in the event they are involved in a traffic collision. This is particularly true for elderly pedestrians who may be in and around the roadway. At Brown, Moore & Associates, PLLC, our Charlotte pedestrian accident attorneys want to discuss different ways to keep elderly pedestrians safe.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were 2,509 reported pedestrian accidents during the latest year of data we have available. When we look at the statistics, we can see that a significant percentage of these incidents led to a pedestrian injury or fatality. At Brown, Moore & Associates, PLLC, we know that elderly pedestrians are even more vulnerable to serious injuries or death in the event they are struck by a vehicle. That is why we offer these tips for elderly (or “seasoned”) pedestrian safety.
If you are driving your vehicle and notice that an elderly pedestrian is attempting to cross the road, stop your so they can cross. Acknowledge to the pedestrian that you have stopped for them by making eye contact and waving to them. Just the act of you stopping your vehicle will likely make other drivers more attentive to the crossing pedestrian.
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a pedestrian collision caused by the negligence of another driver, contact an attorney immediately. At Brown, Moore & Associates, PLLC, our compassionate and experienced team will investigate your claim so we can secure full compensation on your behalf. This includes:
When you need a Charlotte pedestrian accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling us at 800-948-0577.