On Little Feet: Keeping Children Safe from Pedestrian Accidents in Palm Beach

It’s not surprising that those most likely to be injured in pedestrian accidents are those who are unable to drive. Children rely on their feet to get everywhere-but unfortunately, their eyes are not always facing forward.

Since children are often distracted, it’s up to adults to be constantly on the lookout for children while driving-and not just on sidewalks, either.

Children in Florida are especially at risk in the following situations:

• Backover accidents. While kids are taught to look both ways before crossing the street, they are usually not told the same about driveways. Driveways are the number one accident site for young children, especially if the driver backing out has bushes or other obstructions blocking his view.
• Playing near roads. Even if your child is playing in the yard, it’s no guarantee of safety. Many property lines back up to busy roads-and without a fence or hedgerow, a ball may roll into the street, causing children to blindly run after it.
• Speeding. Reckless drivers are less apt to pay attention to others on the road, and they’re certainly not looking out for people half the size of adults. Unfortunately, a child’s size and weight cause serious injuries in a crash, since they lack the strong bones needed to protect their insides.
• Drunk driving. Having your child hit by a drunk driver is a terrifying thought. In these situations, the child can be doing everything he has been taught about safety-but the driver’s impairment may cause him to “not see” the child until it’s too late.

As trusted Palm Beach personal injury attorneys, we know that nothing can replace the loss of a child. The only thing we can do is to make sure this tragedy doesn’t happen to other parents. We bring the drivers in wrongful death accidents to justice, ensuring peace of mind for you and potentially saving the lives of future young ones.

If your child was injured or killed in a Florida accident, we can help you recover. Call Fetterman & Associates today at (866) 865-1244 for a free consultation.