Know Your Rights: Stay safe out there! Top tips for pedestrians and drivers

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With spring here, we’re seeing more and more people walking in Johnson County — to the shops, to local parks and to schools.

The increased presence of pedestrians we see this time of year also means more opportunities for accidents.

Safe driving on the road and cautious walking on sidewalks and at crosswalks might seem to be common sense. But pedestrian accident statistics demonstrate that often, common sense is lacking or ignored by both drivers and pedestrians. Here are ten reminders to heed when you are driving your car or walking on the road to help keep pedestrians safe.

Drivers have a legal duty to other drivers on the road. That duty extends to pedestrians on or near the road as well. Pedestrians also owe a legal duty to drivers on the road and other pedestrians. Any violation of the rules of the road by either drivers or pedestrians may lead to a pedestrian accident and legal liability.

There are many safety risks to pedestrians on the road. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, or if a loved one was killed as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle, please call the Kansas City, Missouri personal injury attorneys Foster Wallace, LLC. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other damages if another party, including the driver of a motor vehicle, was at fault. The attorneys at Foster Wallace, LLC are experienced car accident attorneys and understand how the motor vehicle laws apply to pedestrians. We can help you:

Have you been injured in a pedestrian accident? Are you looking for an experienced attorney to take your case? Simply fill out the contact form on this page or call (816) 320-6810 to set up a consultation with the Foster Wallace legal team today.