Pedestrian accidents present a significant risk to victims who are hit by vehicles because pedestrians have no protection from the force of the collision. These accidents are often fatal for pedestrians. If a driver is responsible for causing a pedestrian collision because that driver was not paying attention at the time when the incident happened, the driver can be held responsible for resulting losses. New York City pedestrian accident lawyers can provide representation to victims or to family members of victims killed in pedestrian accidents. Victims and their families may be able to obtain compensation if they can prove a driver was to blame for the accident occurring. Both drivers and pedestrians can take steps to try to reduce the risk of a pedestrian accident occurring.  As WCAX reported, one mother whose son was killed in a pedestrian accident is trying to educate the public on some of the key ways that pedestrians can help contribute to the effort to stay safe while walking on the roads.