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Pedestrian accidents are always serious, tragic events, but they become even more dreadful when they involve children. it is very important that parents and drivers on the road are reminded of the laws surrounding school buses and school zones. If your child has recently been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact a Seattle pedestrian accident attorney Matthew T Russell at Russell & Hill, PLLC, to find out about your options for seeking compensation for your damages and losses.
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SCHOOL SEASON:HOW TO PREVENT A CHILD PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT?
Every year, hundreds of pedestrians die in motor vehicle accidents. Pedestrian accidents are always serious, tragic events, but they become even more dreadful when they involve children. There are few things as heartbreaking as watching one of your children suffer through injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident. It’s very important that parents and drivers on the road are reminded of the laws surrounding school buses and school zones.
DRIVER AWARENESS It can be easy for drivers to ignore the designated school speed limits and crosswalks when school is not in session during the summer. With fewer school buses around, there is little need to stay alert for their flashing warning lights. Drivers should review the rules of the road to stay alert while driving and avoid a pedestrian accident.
01 Rules Regarding School Buses Every weekday, school buses will stop on the road or on the side of the road to pick up and drop off children. The bus will begin to flash yellow lights when it is preparing to stop. When the lights are flashing red, it is illegal for Seattle drivers on the roadway to pass the school bus. Drivers must stop their vehicles at least 10 feet away from the bus to allow children to cross freely and safely.
02 Prepare for Rain The transition into fall also indicates the coming of continual rain. Drivers should have their tires checked for sufficient tread, proper alignment, and tire pressure. Brake pads should be checked and replaced if necessary. Drivers should check their windshield wipers and make sure that their headlights are bright enough to increase visibility.
03 Watch for School Zones The health and well-being of our children should never be in danger. It’s the responsibility of every driver on the road to ensure that children coming and going from school can do so with little or no risk. Drivers should be on the alert for children at crosswalks, bus stops, and street corners. The law demands that drivers obey the speed limits set in school areas. This includes school zones, school crosswalks, and even in-school parking lots.
PARENTAL PRECAUTIONS It’s always dreadful and frightening for parents to receive news that their child was hurt in a pedestrian accident. There are a number of precautions that parents can take to protect their children from careless and inattentive drivers.
Parents can take the time to teach and reinforce basic safety tips with their children before sending them to school. Parents should encourage their children to come indoors toward the dark hours of the evening.
Children’s lives are very precious to their parents, and it’s important that they are kept safe at all times. At Russell and Hill, PLLC, an experienced Seattle pedestrian accident attorney Matthew T Russell is dedicated to helping injured children and parents find compensation and healing after a serious pedestrian accident.
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