In the first six months following obtaining a driver’s
license the likelihood of being involved a traffic accident are at its highest
lifetime point. In fact, 1 in 5 teenagers will be involved in a traffic
accident within one year of obtaining their license. Surprisingly, environmental conditions such
as poor weather, vehicle malfunctions and drowsiness are not the primary factor
in most car crashes involving teenagers.
Car accidents are the number one cause of death for persons between the
ages of 15 and 19.
There are nearly 5,000 car accidents in the St.
Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa area every year
involving teens. Teens account for
nearly 15% of all traffic accidents in Florida
every year. The fatal crash rate for
teenagers is four times the rate for drivers aged 25-69. Unfortunately, the vast majority of teen
accidents are due to critical driver errors, including things such as:
1.
Not paying attention to the road and other vehicles.
2.
Driving too fast for the conditions
3.
Distracted driving (talking or texting on cell phone or
paying attention to other passengers in the car.
What can parents of a teenaged driver do besides buying an
insurance policy with high limits?
Remember, you will bear the financial responsibility for any accident in
your minor child is involved. Driver
training courses are very important. Do
not let your children have more than one passenger in the car while they are
driving. Do not let your child text or
talk on the cell phone while driving.
You can actually program your child’s cell phone to be non-operational
while they are operating a car. Yes,
there is an app for that. Set a good
example with your own driving habits. At
the end of the day, however, it is a learning curve that everyone has to experience.
Unfortunately, the results of a car accident can be
devastating and include:
1. Death;
2. Traumatic
brain injury and/or concussions;
3. Spinal
cord damage and/or paralysis;
4. Disfigurement;
5. Fractured
or broken bones; and
6. Neck
and back injuries.
Have you been involved in a car accident caused by a
teenaged driver? Contact an experienced St. Petersburg
personal injury attorney at The Law Offices of Bobby Jones today. The decision to hire an experienced car
accident attorney is an extremely important one. It is a decision which you control and should
be based on sound reasoning. We invite
you to come in and meet us. Ask us
questions. Our philosophy is one of treating
the client well and providing timely, responsive and knowledgeable service.
If you have been involved in motorcycle accident, you should
immediately call The Law Offices of Bobby Jones at (727) 571-1333 during
regular business hours or (727) 753-8657 on weekends or after regular business
hours. We will evaluate your case for free and you will never pay us a dime
unless we recover compensation for your injuries.
The Law Offices of Bobby Jones
6570 30th
Avenue North
St. Pete,
FL
33710
http://bobbyjoneslaw.com/personal-injury/
