Car accidents involving teenagers have long been a problem in the United States regardless of the time of year that they occur. But the summer is without a doubt a much more dangerous time for teens and for pedestrians who are out in increasing numbers during these mid-year months.
With the advent of cell phones, more and more teenagers are falling victim to the temptation to text and email while driving. This has proven to be a deadly combination across the country for just about every age group but teenagers are particularly vulnerable since they are already prone to socializing with greater frequency than those in other age groups. The warm weather during the summer means more people in general are out and about and drivers and pedestrians means more opportunities for accidents.
Teens tend to take on summer jobs during the break which gives them money and freedom. They tend to lose focus on the road when driving and are more prone to causing a crash. Emergency personnel admit seeing a spike in car accident victims during the summer months and advise parents to talk with their teenage children about the dangers of driving while texting and the need to exercise extra caution when driving during the summer.
If you or someone you know have an injured in a serious accident in Waterbury, call the Law Offices of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP – 89 Oak Street Hartford, CT 06106-1515 – (888) 244-5480.
