Teen car accident statistics
The National Safety Council provides some sobering statistics on teen car accidents. According to the NSC, young drivers are involved in a staggering six million collisions every year.
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths, accounting for 38% of all teen fatalities in the U.S. In fact, every day, more than 10 drivers in the 15 to 20 age group are killed in car accidents. An additional 745 are injured.
Sadly, reckless behavior on the part of the young driver causes a considerable number of these accidents. Alcohol is involved in about one fourth of crashes killing young drivers. Speed is also often a factor in deadly teen car accidents. Twenty six percent of young female drivers and thirty nine percent of young male drivers were speeding at the time of their fatal crash.
However, even the most cautious and responsible teen drivers can be injured in a car accident through no fault of their own. If you or your child have been hurt in a motor vehicle collision caused by someone else’s negligence, contact a personal injury attorney today to learn about your legal rights. You may be able to recover compensation for your lost wages, medical bills and even your pain and suffering.
