There are more than 900,000 teenage car accidents every year in America, causing thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries. In Florida, there are more than 400,000 teens between 15 and 19 on the road. Teen drivers are involved in about 60,000 car accidents a year in Florida, resulting in nearly 300 deaths and more than 2,000 serious injuries.
Due to their inexperience, teen drivers are more inclined to take more chances and make careless mistakes like speeding and following too closely. More than one-third of all Florida teenage car accidents happen at intersections, where the combination of pedestrians, traffic signals, and congestion can be intimidating and confusing for inexperienced drivers.
Preventing Teenage Car Accidents
Teen drivers are especially prone to distractions. One in three teenagers admits to texting while driving. According to research, teen drivers who text are more than 20 times more likely to have an accident. Talking or texting while driving diverts a teen’s attention from the road and greatly impairs their ability to respond to an unexpected incident.
Visit a doctor if you’ve been hurt in an accident. Then look for the best auto accident lawyer you can find. Consider the Orlando car accident attorneys at the Martinez Manglardi personal injury law firm. We’ve been helping accident victims recover losses for 35 years. For a free consultation at one of our convenient Central Florida locations, call 866-730-3513.
