When crossing the street requires a personal injury attorney

Deno Cole looks out for your most precious interests.

Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole knows crossing the street is a routine part of our daily lives. Sometimes, though, crossing the street can result in an accident requiring the assistance of a personal injury attorney.

Everyone has a preferred method of transportation. Some people prefer to drive their cars. Others prefer traveling via motorcycle. And still others, including our children, walk to and from home.

Rarely, though, do we give a second thought to the dangers involved in walking or crossing a street. However, an experienced personal injury attorney such as Deno Cole knows the risks involved in an everyday activity like walking.

While other types of road accidents have decreased in certain areas, the number of pedestrian-related accidents has risen. Pedestrians were one of the few groups of road users to experience an increase in fatalities in the United States in 2011, totaling almost 5,000 deaths. On average, then, a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every eight minutes in a traffic-related accident.

The simple act of walking along or crossing a street ends tragically for thousands of Americans every year, with pedestrians severely injured or even killed. Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole wants you and your loved ones to travel safely, whether by car, bus, boat, or foot.

Driver negligence is often to blame for pedestrian accidents, but pedestrians sometimes put themselves in jeopardy through carelessness or inattention. Pedestrian accidents will kill or injure another 75,000 Americans this year. Practice and teach your kids these safety tips when walking in the community:

• Walk on sidewalks or paths and cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
• Teach kids to put down their mobile devices and then look left, right and left again when crossing the street.
• Remind kids to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street and watch out for cars that are turning or backing up.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident contact the experienced aggressive personal injury attorney firm of McGehee and Cole. With Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole on your side, you will come out on top.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my personal injury practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. Remember, I am here for you to bring peace of mind and protect your best interest.
Deno Cole