Teen drivers have caused special concern lately, due to texting-while-driving accidents and their generally high rate of accidents and fatalities.
Teen fatality rates are terrible, due to factors such as alcohol, thrill-seeking and failure to use seat belts, but they also bring death and destruction to others.
Even into their early twenties, young people have very high rates of accidents and pay high insurance rates. Since the insurance companies are getting these large sums, they must likewise pay the victims of teen accidents fully and fairly. Contact me to discuss your case and its potential value.
Depending on the road and driving conditions, distractions can mean disaster for them and other drivers. Two lane roads with minimal signaling are the scenes of head-on crashes.
Distractions
Aside from general inexperienced driving, distractions take eyes off the road.
The most distracting activities are those that take the driver's eyes off the road. While cell phone conversations have been shown to be a serious distraction, dialing requires looking at a tiny keyboard. Holding a phone and driving with one hand also reduces safety.
But texting is the worst. Sending a text message is cheaper than making a voice phone call, so there is a temptation to text. Reading a text or typing requires real focus. Many states have rightly banned texting while driving due to texting-while-driving accidents.
New teenage drivers love to take a group of other teens riding. Rowdy behavior or banter that includes the driver are distractions; parents should limit the number of kids their young drivers carry.
When preparing a case involving damage caused by a teen driver, I gather evidence, such as where the trip began and where the parties were headed. Phone records are easy to obtain and provide reliable evidence of use at a particular time. Accident reconstruction also provides the proof of fault I need to show an insurance company or jury in a courtroom.
Not all teens are irresponsible or bad drivers. They can be encouraged by their families and others to adopt a responsible attitude. Insurance companies give discounted rates to those with high grades.
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