As Mesa pedestrian accident attorneys, we appreciate when cities release safety tips for their residents to follow. MesaAZ.gov has several tips to help pedestrians stay a little safer. As Mesa pedestrian accident attorneys, we know that pedestrian accidents can be extremely serious and even deadly since cars are very heavy and are often traveling at a high rate of speed.
Mesa Pedestrian Accident Statistics
According to a study published on the MesaAZ.org website, there were 120 Mesa pedestrian crashes in 2007 and 104 in 2008. There were seven fatal pedestrian crashes in 2008. The age group with the highest number of pedestrian accidents was the 15-19-year-old age group. Most pedestrians were hit by cars when the drivers were making right or left turns across crosswalks. Most Mesa pedestrian accidents occurred within a 2 ½ mile radius of downtown. Alcohol and drugs played a role in about 18 percent of all Mesa pedestrian accidents.
Mesa Pedestrian Accident Tips
Here are some tips to help avoid pedestrian accidents in Mesa:
- Cross at crosswalks or when crossing guards are on duty;
- Obey traffic lights and signs;
- Stay alert;
- Use caution when approaching driveways to make sure a car is not entering or exiting;
- Look both ways before crossing;
- Wait to cross until the vehicles are at a complete stop;
- Use caution around ice cream trucks and busses;
- Children should have adult supervision while walking to school; and
- Wear reflective clothing or use a light when crossing in the dark.
Contact a Mesa Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Mesa pedestrian accidents can happen despite the pedestrian’s best attempts to obey traffic laws and stay alert. We know that drivers aren’t always alert and don’t always spot pedestrians in time. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. represents victims hurt or killed as pedestrians. We work to obtain settlements that pay for the bills associated with the pedestrian accident, including hospital and rehabilitation expenses. If the accident is fatal, we work to achieve justice for the families. Call for a free consultation.
