Who Do I Contact If My Child Has Been Injured In A Pedestrian Accident?

Sadly, pedestrians are one of the few groups that continue to see an increase in fatalities each year. In 2011 alone, there were 4,432 pedestrian deaths. Since summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school there's no better time than now to teach your child to be a vigilant pedestrian.

If your child walks to school, make sure you know the route they take and affirm that it is a safe, well lit, pedestrian friendly route. Teach your children the basics such as looking both ways before crossing but also implement a few other safety steps such as:

• Always walk on the sidewalk. If there isn't a sidewalk and you must walk in the road, walk FACING traffic. 
• Wear brightly colored clothes, if possible. This makes it easier for drivers to see you.
• When crossing the road, always stop at the curb or edge of the road if there isn't a curb.
• Look left, then right, then left again before stepping into the street.
• If a car is coming, wait. Then start the process over until it's safe to cross.
• Continue to check left and right while crossing the street. 

It's important to teach children to not simply assume cars will see them and stop when walking in a crosswalk. While it is good practice to use a crosswalk when crossing the street, crosswalks can provide a false sense of safety. Scanning the road while simultaneously crossing should not stop just because of painted white or yellow lines on the street.

If your child has been injured, or worse, in a pedestrian accident, contact Orlando Pedestrian Attorney Jeffrey Sexton at 888-293-1144 immediately.

What Are The Causes Of Most Motorcycle Accidents?

Riding a motorcycle, you are far more likely to get in an accident and far more likely to get hurt than if you are driving a car. That's a fact.

According to The US Highway Safety Authority, in 2012 20.9 cars out of 100,000 ended up in fatal crashes. The rate for motorcycles is 66.7 per 100,000. That means that you are 209% more likely to be in a fatal crash on a motorcycle.

But, don't give your bike away. We are dedicated to providing you with resources and information to make your ride safer and more enjoyable. Explore all the information in this section to learn more about techniques and products that can help save your life.

Why do most motorcycle accidents happen?

It's a misconception that most motorcycle accidents are due to aggressive driving by motorcycle riders. In fact, most motorcycle accidents occur because car and truck drivers do not see bikers. Many motorcycle accidents occur because bikes are hidden in blind spots or because motorcycles are harder to detect at night or in poor weather conditions. These accidents can be prevented by taking an extra moment to check your blind spots and checking an intersection carefully before turning onto a road or merging.

Motorcycle safety tips:

• Wearing a high quality helmet that fits properly. Look for a helmet that has the DOT label, shows it's approved to meet federal safety standards. 
• Drive the speed limit. 
• Don't tailgate.
• Avoid weaving through traffic and driving on the shoulder. 
• Don't ride in blind spots. 
• Always use your headlights.
• Know your bike's limits. 

Stay safe on the road. If you or a loved on has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact Orlando Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey Sexton at 888-293-1144 immediately.