teen drivers

October 2, 2020

National Teen Driver Safety Week

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducts many different public awareness campaigns throughout the year, and an upcoming event should be of particular interest to parents of younger motorists. National Teen Driver Safety Week runs from October 18-24, 2020, a week during which the NHTSA reminds parents to have conversations with their kids about critical safety rules. The statistics should convince you of the importance of such discussion:

Car accidents are the #1 cause of death for US teens aged 15-18 years old;
In 2017, 2,247 people were killed in accidents involving a teen driver – of which 755 fatalities were the teenaged motorist; and,

February 28, 2020

Teen Driving Laws in Florida

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

The general consensus is that teens are more likely to be involved in car accidents than adults, and the statistics support this theory. Data gathered by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for motorists from 16 to 19 years old, at around six teens per day. Plus, almost 300,000 younger drivers are treated in emergency rooms for auto accident injuries every year.

However, teens are not the only individuals at risk when they are behind the wheel. Everyone sharing the roadway with them could be impacted, including other motorists, bicycle riders, and pedestrians. If you were hurt in a teen driver crash, Florida law does provide you with legal options. A Miami car accidents attorney can explain them in more detail, but you might find it useful to review some of the top cases of teen auto collisions.

Common Causes of Teen Crashes

November 14, 2019

Latest Safety Features can Reduce the Risk of Teen Car Accidents in Miami

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

Many people assume that teen drivers present a considerable safety threat, and data compiled by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reveals that there is some truth to the assumption. There are approximately 662,000 auto crashes in Florida every year, and almost 63,000 involve drivers who were between 15 and 19 years old. That is roughly 10%, rather high for an age group that spans just four years. However, despite the belief that teens are more reckless or dangerous because they take unnecessary risks, studies have shown that inexperience is a top factor in teen auto crashes.

For worried parents of new drivers, experience is something your teen can only gain through practice – along with guidance, support, and appropriate rules established by you. As your child is learning and becoming more proficient at driving, there are some vehicle safety features that can also reduce the potential for car accidents in Miami.

Lane Maintenance Alerts: This technology employs sensors or video to assess whether the vehicle swerves over into another lane of traffic. It will then issue a lane departure warning to alert the driver and get him or her back on track.