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Many parents and guardians of teenagers are not prepared when it comes to their child getting behind the wheel. It can be a very frightening time for parents and understandably so – car accidents are in fact the leading cause of death in the U.S. among teens.
Teen drivers are four times more likely than adult drivers to be involved in a motor vehicle crash. In addition, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health, three out of five accident deaths for teens ages 16-20 are due to motor vehicle crashes. Why are teenagers at such a high risk? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention teens are more at risk because:
So as parents how can you best protect your teenager to ensure they are practicing safe driving practices, especially when you are no longer with them in the car? This can be a difficult task.
As a resource, the Michigan car accident lawyers at the law firm of Goodman Acker P.C. have provided a guide with five essential tips to help parents transition their teens from a passenger to a responsible young driver. These tips include:
At the personal injury law firm of Goodman Acker P.C., our Michigan car accident lawyers have over 30 years of experience representing auto accident victims. We see the outcomes of these tragic collisions everyday, and while passing the road test and earning an Intermediate license may be a joyous moment for a teen, as parents we have to ensure that teenagers understand the responsibility they are undertaking when they get behind the wheel.
Not only will following the above guidelines be a helpful tool when trying to explain the responsibility of driving to teens but our lawyers also recommend that you review Michigan’s Graduated Driver Licensing.
Goodman Acker P.C. is a personal injury law firm located in Southfield, Michigan. It represents motorists injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents in the Metro Detroit area and throughout the State of Michigan. The law firm offers a free, no obligation case review and represents its clients on a contingency fee basis, which means no legal fees or costs until the case is won or settled. For more information on Goodman Acker P.C. or to learn your rights if you have been injured in a Michigan car accident, call the law firm’s office today at (248) 793-2010 or use the firm’s online contact form.
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