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Teens and Auto Accidents

Orlando and all of Florida

The likelihood of a teen dying in an auto accident is four times as high as any other age group. Most of these accidents occur on a weekend evening and about half involve alcohol. These are frightening figures to other drivers and to loved ones who worry endlessly over the safety and judgment of these young drivers.

Florida teen auto accident attorney, Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., has seen the devastating results of teen auto accidents both as a physician and as a lawyer. His unique combination of education and experience enables him to empathize with his clients and communicate professionally with physicians, insurance carriers and other attorneys who may be involved in your case.

Most Common Reasons Teen Accidents Occur

Typical teenage behavior often involves inexperienced judgment and risk taking when dealing with everyday distractions that may arise while they are driving. Males and newly licensed teens are at the greatest risk for this. Such distractions may include:

• Talking on a cell phone
• Texting on a cell phone
• Conversation with other vehicle occupants
• Propensity for speeding

Teen Accident Prevention

The best methods of preventing teen auto accidents include enforcement of mandatory seat belt use, not allowing them to drive after dark until they become seasoned drivers and open lines of communication about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Other practices that should be prohibited are cell phone use while driving and having other teens in the vehicle with them. These are all preventive measures that can be taken to keep teen drivers safe and to reduce the risks to passengers of other vehicles sharing the roads.

The involvement in a serious or deadly accident can change the rest of a young driver's life, especially if they are responsible for the injuries or death of another person. The harsh reality of such consequences pales in comparison to the injuries or death of a loved one that family and friends of the victim experience as a result of a teen driver's negligence or lack of experience.

If you or someone you love is a teen driver, please take the precautions necessary to prevent them from becoming another statistic. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a teen driver, please contact the legal practice of Florida teen car accident attorney, Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., for your legal representation.