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10 Safety Tips For Walking As A Pedestrian In NYC

Long Island Pedestrian Accident AttorneyOur Long Island pedestrian accident attorney is qualified to provide insight regarding safety walking tips in the NY Metro Area. Winkler Kurtz, LLP has been serving the community for 25+ years, and our firm has handled numerous pedestrian accident related cases. If you were involved in a pedestrian accident and require legal representation, please click here to schedule your initial free consultation with our Long Island pedestrian accident attorney.

As a pedestrian in New York City, you need to be aware of the dangers around you. Here are ten safety tips to help you stay safe while walking in NYC:

  1. Pay attention to your surroundings and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
  2. Use the sidewalks whenever possible and cross the street at marked crosswalks or intersections.
  3. Obey all traffic signals and signs.
  4. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.
  5. Wear bright clothing or reflective gear so you can be seen more easily by drivers, especially at night.
  6. Don’t walk while distracted by your phone or other electronic devices. This is unfortunately one of the most common issues in our society today.
  7. Don’t walk under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  8. If you must walk in the street, walk facing traffic so you can see oncoming vehicles.
  9. Avoid walking in dark and poorly lit areas whenever possible.
  10. Teach children about pedestrian safety and supervise them when they are walking.

What Are My Rights As A Pedestrian In NYC?

You have the right of way as a pedestrian in many situations, but you still need to be cautious. If a driver hits you while you are crossing the street in a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with a green light, they will likely be held responsible. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if you are jaywalking or crossing the street outside of a crosswalk, the driver may not be held liable.

If you are hit by a car while walking in New York City, it is important to seek legal help as soon as possible. An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer can investigate your case and help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Follow These Safety Tips & Contact Information

By following these safety tips, you can help reduce your risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident. However, even if you take all the necessary precautions, accidents can still happen. If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact our Long Island pedestrian accident attorneys today for a free consultation. We will help you understand your legal rights and options, and we will fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

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I cannot say enough about Rich and his staff. Everyone was more than accommodating from day one. You are treated like you matter, and not just another case for their firm. Rich offers advice every step of the way to get the most out of your case while still letting YOU choose which options are best. Coming from someone who has dealt with other attorneys, none compare to Mr. Winkler. His knowledge, and attitude are second to none. I would recommend Rich to anyone with an accident case. Believe me, you are in good hands. Thank you Rich and staff. Could not have asked for more!!

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To Whom It May Concern, I’m a union painter and was badly hurt when I was involved in a workplace accident on a job site in Manhattan. I hired Richard Winkler to represent me and they have been great. He and his staff keep me informed and are making sure that I can continue to be able to feed my family and to keep everything going, they are on my side no doubt about it. Needless to say this didn’t go unnoticed to my family. Visiting the office was always a positive experience both welcoming and professional. I would recommend this firm to anyone in need of caring compassionate legal representation.

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Winkler Kurtz LLP is an amazingly knowledgeable and professional law firm. The staff is extremely intelligent and personable. With great guidance will support you through each step of your case and treat you with personal attention. Highly recommend this law firm – they go out of their way to make you a winner!

- Elissa Rand

The experience that I got from Richard Winkler was absolutely the best, In the beginning I was hesitant because you hear of bad stories about attorneys, but the turning point for me was when the most amazing, caring, person sat down and explained everything to me Mr. Winkler’s paralegal Dana Randazzo. This team answered all my phone calls handled all my paperwork in a quick manner there were never any surprises and they were on top of everything with the insurance companies and anything else associated to my case I highly recommend this law firm to anyone you will not be disappointed and I just wanted to say thank you for all that you have done for me Mr Winkler!

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