Friday, November 15, 2013

Alleged Reckless Driving and Underage Drinking Contributed to Fatal Car Accident

A teenage driver was arrested for alleged reckless driving while under the influence of alcohol. The 17-year old and another driver were reportedly seen driving at high speeds. Both drivers lost control, causing each of their vehicles to flip resulting in one passenger fatality.

Read more about the fatal car accident in this Las Vegas Sun article: Passenger dies, driver injured in Maryland Parkway.

Teenage Drinking and Driving Statistics


According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): one in 10 teens in high school drink and drive, close to one million high school aged teens drank and drove in 2011, and high school teens drink and then drive about 2.4 million times a month. Even though these numbers have gone down from 22 years ago, they are still too high.

Suggested teen drinking and driving prevention measures include:
  • Increased parent involvement
  • Zero tolerance laws
  • Stricter enforcement of minimum legal drinking age (MDLA) laws
  • Graduated new driver privileges

Hurt in a wreck? Call a car accident attorney.


If you or your teenage child is hurt in a car accident that was alcohol related, a car accident attorney can help represent you and seek compensation for damages that you may have suffered. You can contact the personal injury law offices of Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys today to schedule a free consultation at 702-877-1500. 
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3 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 20, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Teenagers should not drive rash. It is very hard to make them convinced because due to their age they are pretty aggressive in whatever they do. Driving is one such think which they do very carelessly these days.

    Regards,
    Arnold Brame
    Health And Safety Consultant Lincolnshire

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    1. UnknownNovember 21, 2013 at 11:02 PM

      Hi Arnold Brame, I agree with you, teenagers are pretty aggressive in whatever they do. Drinking trend is also increasing in teenagers so they do drinking and driving very carelessly.

      Thanks
      Dallas Car Accident Attorney

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  2. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Only if the parent control their kids and keep an eye on them they won't do such dangerous things. I wonder why some parents become so lenient towards their spoiled brats.
    Personal Injury Attorney Tempa

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