Dangers of Florida Car Accidents that Involve Teenagers

There are many possible people that can cause a catastrophic Florida car wreck. One may be driving on the road beside you each and every day operating a truck, bicycle, motorcycle or traditional sedan or SUV.

While anyone can turn into a negligent driver when they blatantly disregard the law or rules of the road, some groups are more prone to negligence than others. One of these groups, unfortunately, is adolescent or teenage drivers.

The statistics on teenage car accidents are staggering:

• Each year 5,000 teenagers 16-20 die in a car accident, and 400,000 are seriously injured each year.
• Teenagers make up approximately 10 percent of the population and account for 12 percent of all automobile fatalities.
• For each mile a teenager drives, they are 4 times more likely to crash than other drivers.
• Teenage drivers account for 30 percent of the total costs of car wrecks in the United States.

As these numbers point out, teenagers pose a real peril on the road to themselves and others. It is important to equip them with the proper skills, knowledge, and limits in order for them to safely manage a motorized vehicle.

It is also important that those injured in a car crash that was caused by a negligent teenage driver to understand that they may be eligible for compensation. For a free consultation, call our experienced Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers to see if you may be eligible to recover damages.

The financial compensation you may be able to earn in these cases can cover your medical bills, lost wages, and more. You may even be able to recover compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one.

Call Chalik & Chalik today at (888) 539-5297 or fill out the form on this page to schedule a free consultation. We handle cases for deserving people all across the state of Florida.