Teen drivers often bring additional risks to Louisiana roads. Accidents involving young drivers often raise complex legal and financial questions, particularly regarding parental responsibility and insurance coverage. When a teenager causes or is involved in a crash, families may face significant expenses, including medical bills, property damage, insurance complications, as well as other legal issues. At Morris Bart, we help …
Teen drivers can be dangerous for a number of reasons, including the fact that their decision-making abilities are not yet fully developed. As a result, teen drivers are more likely to engage in risky, reckless, and aggressive behaviors on the roadway. Compared to more mature drivers, teen drivers do not have as much context for …
Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that speeding was a factor in 32% of fatal teen driving accidents. Drunk driving was the second-highest cause of fatal accidents at 16%, and distracted driving was the third at 10%. Other factors that contribute to these accidents include: Reckless or aggressive driving Driving at …
Studies from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that teenage driving accidents are often caused by speeding, distractions, inexperience, and driving under the influence. One of the common causes of these accidents is texting and driving, despite most states passing legislation that bans cell phone use behind the wheel. In fact, texting while …
The age group that has the most accidents varies depending on the type of car accident you are referring to. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers between the ages of 16 and 17 are more likely to be involved in car accidents than drivers from any other age group. Additionally, teen drivers …
