Sadly, one of the leading causes of teenage deaths in the United States every year is car crashes. Because teen drivers are inexperienced and prone to making reckless decisions, collisions involving teenagers are particularly common in an around Austin. These accidents can cause severe injuries to all involved parties. If a teenage driver hurt you or your family member, you should reach out to our firm for qualified legal counsel. Obtaining compensation after teen driving accidents in Austin often requires the help of a compassionate and skilled auto collision attorney who can guide you through the complex process of filing a civil lawsuit.
What Makes Accidents Involving Teens So Severe?
As many parents know, teenagers often think of themselves as invincible and may not consider their safety or that of others when driving. In other words, teens may make reckless driving decisions that older, more experienced drivers would otherwise avoid. Other common causes of teenage driving accidents in Austin include:- Inexperience
- Undeveloped reaction time
- Speeding, racing, tailgating
- Texting while driving
- Drunk driving
- Carpooling with teenage passengers (i.e., distracted driving)
- Using headphones
- Night driving
Injuries Resulting from Serious Teen Driving Accidents in Austin
Many teenagers also do not wear their seatbelts, so the resulting injuries from a crash are often substantially more serious. Teens who are involved in accidents while not wearing seatbelts can suffer extensive injuries from the impact of the collision and could even be ejected from the vehicle. Some of the life-altering consequences that can result from a teen driving accident include but are not limited to:- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Severe head trauma
- Whiplash
- Paralysis
- Loss of limb
- Death