Don't let your teen become an auto accident statistic

Auto accidents are the leading cause of death of young adults between the ages of 15 and 20, and account for roughly two out of every five teen deaths in America.

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The Maryland State Highway Administration recently reported their findings that 3,657 young drivers across the US were killed in 2003, and 308,000 young drivers across the nation were injured in car crashes. The study further showed that 65 percent of the young drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking and were not wearing seat belts. The cost associated with young driver crashes in Maryland alone in 2003 exceeded $1.8 billion.

A partnership was developed in the State of Maryland called Taking the Lead. This is an ongoing initiative to highlight practical solutions for parents of teen drivers that will better prepare them for the road ahead. Too often parents fail to remember that the initial driver's training course only provides minimum qualifications required to operate a vehicle. Many teens then hit the road unprepared to deal with all of the distractions, peer pressure and other issues that lead to poor decision making behind the wheel. This often ends in a family crisis, and a teen's future shattered.

It's up to parents to provide the guidance and "street smarts" that will help their teenager know how to logically handle any situation when they are behind the wheel. In addition to being a role model, parents must also take an active interest in making sure that their new drivers are truly ready for the road.

Parents who would like more information on how they can help their teens be successful drivers should contact their state highway administration, motor vehicle administration or state police department. Take the Lead and play an active role in this important stage of your teen's life.

Jim S. Adler & Associates is a Texas law firm with over 30 years of courtroom litigation experience in auto accidents and other personal injury suits. We make sure that our clients get the absolute best settlement possible, and help them through what could be the most difficult time of their lives. Recovery can be a long and painful process. The last thing that you want is to have to worry about paying the bills on top of everything else. Contact Jim S. Adler & Associates right now for a free case review. The advice is free, so call us directly, or click on the link on this page.