According to the
Ontario Ministry of Transportation, teenage drivers are 3.5 times more prone to be involved in a fatal automobile collision than older drivers in their 30s. While Ontario has some of the safest roads in the country, thousands of people are injured or even killed on our roads each year. Unfortunately, young and inexperienced drivers, especially those age 15-20, can inadvertently cause
auto accidents with their actions or inactions.
Reasons for teenage auto accidents
Simple driving inexperience at any age is enough to cause an auto accident. However, teenagers tend have additional circumstances that can trigger a tragedy, including:
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Talking or text messaging on cell phones while driving
- Distractions from other passengers in the car
- Entertainment distractions, such as the radio or portable media players
- Reckless driving, such as speeding, running lights, tailgating, etc.
- Driving without seatbelts
- Inexperience with techniques, such as driving in reverse or parking
- Nighttime driving challenges
- Road conditions, such as inclement weather or dangerous situations
Physical injury and emotional damage aside, teen auto accidents cost society a great deal of money in medical expenses, property damage, lost work/wages and more. Regrettably, innocent people often become auto accident victims of negligent teenage drivers.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of an auto accident that was not your fault, you can take legal action against the responsible party. Please
contact the auto accident attorneys at Findlay Law Offices in Ontario today so we can review your situation and help you recover damages.
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