When a Distracted Teen Driver Causes a Crash in Kentucky (Part A)

If you are injured in a crash in Kentucky as a result of a distracted teen driver, then you could be entitled to compensation. With the help of a Louisville personal injury attorney, you will be able to determine if you have a valid claim that is worth pursuing.

Distracted driving is becoming an increasing problem with all types of drivers. However, teens are at the greatest risk of engaging in distracted driving behaviors. Even though it takes only "a couple seconds" to check a text message or enter an address on a GPS unit, this is long enough for a catastrophic or fatal accident can occur.

Teen Attitudes about Distracted Driving Behaviors

While some attribute poor attitude in general to teens, their specific attitude toward distracted driving behaviors is alarming. A survey conducted by the popular magazine Seventeen, and the America Automobile Association (AAA), was very telling about the views that teens have on texting while driving.

Almost 90% of the teens surveyed admitted to texting while driving. And of them, 41% make the excuse that texting while driving only takes a split second. Yet all it takes is a split second to cause a crash in Kentucky.

Of these same teens, 35% don't believe they will get hurt. It is the old "invincible" feeling that many teens have. Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a real accident to happen before they understand this is not so.

When it comes to stopping this type of distracted driving behavior, 21% say they are too accustomed to having this constant connection to their friends and family. And 22% believe that texting prevents boredom while driving.

Despite the beliefs these teens have, 36% of them admit to having a near-crash as a result of their or another driver's distracted driving. When you become the victim of an accident due to another's negligence, contact a Louisville personal injury attorney for help.

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