According to the CDC teens are more likely than adult drivers to underestimate dangerous situation on the road, drive at high speeds on wet roads, tailgate cars in front on them, drink and drive, drive while distracted by fellow occupants, and use their mobile phones while driving.
If you have been injured by a teenage driver in an auto accident contact our personal injury hotline to schedule a free consultation with our Auto Accident Attorneys.
New Medical research may help explain why teenage drivers pose a high risk on our roads. According to new research from the National Institute of Health, the part of the brain which weighs risk and controls impulsive behavior isn’t fully developed until the age of 25. Accordingly, some state legislatures in Sacramento have sought to pass bills which would increase the driving age requirement of new licensees from 16 to a higher age.
Compensation for injuries in auto accidents involving teenage drivers
If you are a victim of vehicle collision involving with a reckless teenage driver you may be entitled to compensation for the following.- Medical Expenses: including hospital bills, emergency room costs, doctor visits and appointments.
- Future Medical Expenses: including treatment and recuperation costs, physical therapy costs, and future medication costs.
- Current and future Lost Wages: Including loss of earning capacity, current income lost due to inability to work.
- Pain and Suffering: including mental distress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), loss of consortium
- Property damage: Including you vehicle, and other goods destroyed or damaged in the accident.
- Punitive Damages: Chiefly against insurance providers for failure to pay for your damages: