Getting behind the wheel and driving may be a thrilling rite of passage for teenagers, but it can be frightening for their parents.
Many parents or caregivers fret over their children’s behavior behind the wheel: Are they texting while driving or talking on a cell phone? Did they drink alcoholic beverages at a party and try to drive home? While well-known distractions like cell phones and poor decisions like drunk driving are cause for alarm, an overlooked distraction is starting to get attention: Friends riding with teenage drivers.
At The Herrera Law Firm, Inc., we have seen first-hand the devastation caused by distracted driving. Whether it’s by a young driver or an older, experienced driver, distraction can lead to serious injuries and even death. Contact a San Antonio car accident lawyers to learn about your legal rights if you were injured or a loved one was killed due to distracted driving.
Studies reveal that teenagers who are driving with another teenage passenger have twice the risk of being involved in a fatal car accident than teenagers who drive alone. When three or more peers are riding as passengers in a car operated by a teen, the risk of a fatal crash goes up by four times. Studies by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and State Farm, examined the potentially deadly mix of multiple teenagers riding in a car.
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