No amount of precaution and warnings can prevent all child pedestrian accidents. Parents can, however, decrease the likelihood of their children getting into pedestrian accidents in Arizona by teaching then safe habits and educating them about the rules of the road. Many studies show that children between the ages of 5 to 9 are the most likely to be involved in a pedestrian accident. This is likely due to the tendency of children to dart into the street. Chasing a ball or following a friend into the roadway without looking is a dangerous act that often results in tragedy.
The best way to prevent these types of accidents is to provide adequate supervision at all times. Children should be taught to obey traffic signals at all times. They should also be taught to look for signs that a vehicle is about to move such as exhaust fumes or the sound of the engine. Children should avoid roadways where there are no sidewalks but if they must walk on the shoulder, it should be done facing traffic. Last, but not least, it is crucial that all children are taught at an early age to never run into a roadway and always use a crosswalk while crossing a roadway.
It is an unfortunate fact that no amount of precautionary steps will guarantee that an Arizona accident will never happen. Even the safest children can be hurt in pedestrian accidents when negligent drivers are involved. In such cases, the at-fault motorist may be held responsible if the victim’s family chooses to file a personal injury claim.
The experienced Scottsdale pedestrian accident attorneys of the Breyer Law Offices P.C. help families get the compensation they need for losses and damages such as medical expenses and cost of rehabilitation. If your child has been injured in an Arizona auto accident, please contact us at 602-457-6222 to find out how we can help.
