Teenage car accidents in Florida

According to recent research, a teenage driver is 9 times more likely to be involved in an auto accident than a person aged 25+. Teenage car accidents happen more often than parents would like to admit. Whether it’s the inexperience on the road or an unfortunate turn of events at an intersection, it’s important to know how to handle a car accident if you were involved in an accident with a teenager.

Parental Liability after an accident

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over eighteen thousand teen drivers in California are hurt or killed from car accidents. Regardless of whether the teenager is the at-fault party during the accident or an unassuming victim, the legal liability remains the same…unless the teen driver doesn’t have a license or learner’s permit.

If you were involved in an accident where the at-fault party was a teenager driving without a license or learner’s permit, the teenager’s parents are liable for all damages inflicted. If the parent gave the teenager permission to drive an automobile, knowingly allowed an intoxicated teen behind the wheel or made access to alcohol easy, this parent (who in many cases will be the owner of the vehicle involved in the auto accident) may face a lengthy legal battle.

If you were involved in a car accident where the at-fault party is a minor, it is important to get the vehicle registration, teenager’s name, the parent’s telephone numbers. Ask for a license or learner’s permit at the scene of the accident and make as many notes about the scene of the accident as possible.

How Farrow & Pulice can help you

Farrow & Pulice are specialist auto accident attorneys in Florida and we can help you with a teenage car accident case. We stay abreast of all laws and legislation regarding teenage car accidents due to the fact that we operate in Florida and regularly deal with a variety of car accident cases.

When you contact Farrow & Pulice, we will come and meet you at a time and place that is convenient for you. During this initial meeting, we will discuss all aspects of your auto accident case and explain your legal rights – it’s our job. Our team has worked together for over 12 years and we use the latest technologies and processes to ensure that you are continuously updated with developments in your case.  If you want auto accident lawyers that are familiar with the legal proceedings and processes during car accidents -

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