What are the most common causes of teen driver car accidents in Kentucky and beyond?

A: There are a number of common causes for teen driver car accidents in Kentucky and beyond because teen drivers lack experience and are more prone to distracted driving. If you were injured by a teen driver, you should speak with a Louisville accident attorney as soon as possible.

Teen drivers are perhaps among the most likely to be distracted while driving. More and more teens have access to devices like cell phones and navigational systems (GPS units) which command attention that they should be paying to the road.  

Leading causes for teen driver accidents are: 

• texting while driving;
• talking on the phone;
• using the GPS;
• talking to other passengers;
• listening to loud music;
• switching radio dials; and
• other acts of distraction. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are additional causes for teens to get into accidents including: 

• Age - the younger the driver, the more at risk they are for an accident (a result of inexperience and immaturity);
• Multiple passengers - with other teen passengers in the vehicle, there is a greater risk of the driver engaging in risky behavior or becoming distracted;
• Type of car - the type of car can be a risk factor as smaller vehicles may have inadequate protection and SUVs risk of rolling over; and
• Night driving - teens are more likely to get into an accident when driving at night, which is also when most fatal accidents happen. 

While teen car accidents in Kentucky may be a reality, you can do something about it if you were seriously injured. You may be entitled to compensation, which a Louisville accident attorney can help determine. An attorney can also help you learn what you need to do in order to protect your claim.

Contacting a Louisville Accident Attorney

A Louisville accident attorney at Gray and White Law can help you handle every aspect of your Kentucky accident claim. If you've been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case - 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210- 8942.