Prevent Child Pedestrian Accidents
Prevent Child Pedestrian Accidents!
Prevent Child Pedestrian Accidents! Child pedestrian accidents are on the rise. Barnes and Cohen Pedestrian Accident Attorneys have helped parents with medical bills and other economic damages after their children have been seriously injured in a Pedestrian Accident. Pedestrian Accidents are always heartbreaking, but we are especially saddened when a Child is injured in a Pedestrian Accident. We are especially concerned about this alarming trend as our children go Back to School.
Fatal Child Pedestrian Accidents Increase
Fatal Child Pedestrian Accidents have increased by 11% according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The largest increase was in the 10–14-year-old age group and the 15–19-year-old age group. This age group is also more likely to be distracted by a cellphone or other electronics. Children can be impulsive and forget to look before they step out into traffic.
Child Pedestrian Fatalities, Where and When are Our Children in Danger?
Child Pedestrian Fatalities Research by the NHTSA shows where and when children are being killed on our roadways. Over 52% of Child Pedestrian Accidents occur going to and from school during the daylight. Children are most likely to be struck when they attempt to cross at non-intersections. Urban areas accounted for 78% of Child Pedestrian Fatalities. Fatal Pedestrian Accidents involving children revealed an alarming rate of 77% were struck by the front of the vehicle.
Prevent Child Pedestrian Accidents. Take Steps to Educate your children on Pedestrian Safety Facts.
- Never use electronic devices while you are crossing the street, game devices, earbuds and cellphones can wait.
- Cross streets only at crosswalks or designated areas.
- Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible.
- If you must walk on the road, walk on the shoulder facing traffic.
- Increase your visibility with a brightly colored vest or Jacket. Carry a flashlight if you are out in the evening or early morning at dusk hours.
- Cross at crossing guards whenever possible.
If your child walks to school, walk with them until you feel confident that they understand the safety rules in the area. Let them lead the way before you trust them to go on their own.
Back to School!
School starts in Jacksonville, Florida Monday August 14th. St Johns County Schools and Clay County Schools start Back to School on Thursday August 10, 2023. Please be aware that our children are on the road early in the morning before the sun is up and late in the afternoon when traffic is at its peak. You can make a difference, save a life and protect a family from the never-ending heartache of losing a child.
At Barnes & Cohen Personal Injury Attorneys we have seen the devastating effects of careless driving. Let’s work together to reduce the number of school children injured in Jacksonville and South Georgia.
If you or a loved one has been Injured in a pedestrian accident Barnes and Cohen Pedestrian Accidents Attorneys have been defending the rights of injured victims for over 40 years.
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