Busy city streets and roadways can often be dangerous places for drivers and pedestrians alike.
It may be difficult to combine foot-traffic with the flow of automobiles, so it is important that city planners make sure to organize street plans to move traffic in a smooth flow and protect persons who are walking to their destinations by foot.
It is especially important to make sure that pedestrians are provided safe areas to cross busy streets in the form of crosswalks, walk-ways that span over busy streets, and other methods.
Crosswalks should be properly planned and organized to make sure that pedestrians and drivers alike are protected from accidents.
It is important to place crosswalks in the proper area to provide adequate warning for drivers approaching intersections or areas with high levels of pedestrian traffic.
In addition, it is wise to include signs warning drivers in advance of crossing areas, and to include lights if possible.
In some busy areas, crosswalk lights include count-down style timers that alert pedestrians to the amount of time they have left to get to the other side of the street.
Such signage allows people to adequately judge their travel and often helps keep people from being caught in the middle of the street when the light changes.
Such measures may help limit the number of accidents involving cars and pedestrians on busy city streets and roadways.
In the event of an accident involving motor vehicles and pedestrians, persons involved may suffer serious injuries that can have a lasting effect on their lives and the lives of their family members.
Injured individuals may find it hard to work to support themselves and their families.
In the event of an accident persons who have been injured may be eligible for compensation for pain, suffering, and other injuries.
If a driver fails to observe pedestrians on crosswalks or if he or she fails to observe adequate stopping distance, the driver may be held responsible for any injuries to pedestrians who are hurt in an accident.
If you have been hurt in an accident on a crosswalk, it may be wise to consult an experienced car accident attorney to discuss the details of your claim.