What happens if an underage driver causes an accident? Who will cover the cost of your injuries and damages? Here’s what you need to know. In most US states, the legal age for driving a car is as early as 20 years old. However, just because the law allows them to get behind the wheel …
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center analyzed data from the CDC to find out the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Out of a total of 20,360 deaths among children and teens in 2016, around 4,074 were caused by car accidents, making it the leading cause of death for underage children …
If you’re a parent with a teen who just started driving on their own or will do so soon, you are probably looking for ways to ensure their safety. Car accidents are still the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. The CDC reports that in 2016 2,433 teens in the United …
The following are a few of the most common mistakes new drivers make, and how to spot them. Road incidents often happen because of distractions while driving, driving under influence, fatigue, speeding, but also because of inexperience. New drivers are a group of road participants that are generally more prone to being involved in an …
Every year in June, the NSC (National Safety Council) launches different awareness campaigns with the purpose of increasing public safety, all part of National Safety Month. Car accidents lead to numerous injuries and deaths each year. Even though we can notice a descendant trend, the numbers are still concerning. Every year in June, the NSC …
Alcohol is a factor in roughly 20% of the fatal crashes that affect teens One of the most common cases that car accident lawyers work on are those that involve drunk teenage drivers. In fact, alcohol is a factor in roughly 20% of the fatal crashes that affect teens. This level of danger should motivate …