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Avoid a Long Island Pedestrian Accident

When you step into the street in Long Island or Manhattan, you are basically trusting that the cab will slow down or the vehicle speeding down the road will give you the right of way, but as you have experienced, the drivers in New York are often aggressive.  It is up to you to take proactive steps to avoid being the victim of a Long Island pedestrian accident.

The following are some tips to help you avoid being hit by a car in New York:

1.    Always be alert to your surroundings.
2.    Minimize the amount of time you are walking in the dark.
3.    Stick to pedestrian routes when walking in heavy traffic areas.
4.    Use crosswalks.
5.    Make sure that you are not being blocked from the driver’s view by a tree, bush or other object.
6.    Don’t assume that the car is going to stop to let you cross.
7.    Use the sidewalk as much as possible.
8.    Avoid walking when you are drunk.

A pedestrian accident is especially devastating as there is little to protect you when hit by a vehicle.  The outcome of these Long Island accidents tends to be fatal or they result in life altering injuries.

If you have been hit by a car in Long Island or Manhattan, contact a Long Island accident attorney at our office at 800.734.9445 for legal advice.