Tips for Staying Safe as a Pedestrian in Los Angeles

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Tips for Staying Safe as a Pedestrian in Los
Angeles
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is one of the most beautiful cities California
has to offer residents and visitors. Its also a
great city in which to walk around. When you are
on foot in Los Angeles you are at risk of being
struck by a vehicle at any time. A vehicle could
jump the curb and hit you on the sidewalk.
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Obey Traffic Signals

• One of the best things you can do to remain safe
  as a pedestrian in Los Angeles is to obey traffic
  signals.
• Too often a pedestrian will ignore the lights at
  an intersection and try to cross, only to have to
  deal with oncoming traffic.
• Pedestrians should never jaywalk either.
  Jaywalking is when a pedestrian crosses the
  street where there is no crosswalk and when the
  light does not permit it.
• If you obey the traffic signals when walking
  should you be able to avoid accidents that could
  lead to serious injuries even death?

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Wait Before Entering Crosswalk

• Count a couple of seconds from after the light
  changes or walk signal activates before stepping
  out into the crosswalk. This will help ensure
  that there are no vehicles running the light or
  making a turn in front of you.

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Walking At Night

• It can also help you stay out of an accident.
• Cars and trucks have a harder time seeing
  pedestrians at night because of the darkness and
  the likely dark clothes you are wearing.
• If you walk at night its a good idea to bring a
  flashlight with you. Point the light on the
  ground so oncoming vehicles know you are there.

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Pay Attention

• The worst thing you can do when walking around
  the city is to zone out and not pay attention to
  whats going on around you.
• Too many times weve seen pedestrians unknowingly
  step out into the street because they are
  texting, talking on the phone, listening to music
  or talking to someone they are walking with at
  the time.
• You need to pay attention as much as possible
  when walking around the city. It could
  potentially save your life.

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• Have you been injured in a pedestrian accident in
  California? Its time for you to speak with an
  experienced Los Angeles pedestrian accident
  attorney about your injuries.

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JML Law Attorney
Joseph M. Lovretovich

• Joseph M. Lovretovich is widely regarded as one
  of Californias top trial lawyers. Joseph M.
  Lovretovich founded JML Law to carry out his
  commitment to the representation of the rights of
  the individual.
• During his more than the 40-year legal career, he
  has tried numerous cases as Los Angeles car
  accident attorney.

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