Summer Vacation: A Deadly Time For Florida’s Teen Drivers

Summer vacation!  It is a time to hang out with friends, perhaps for the last time before college.  It is a time to make memories and enjoy being homework free.  But, summer has a dangerous side.
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), seven of the 10 most deadly driving days for teenage drivers and their passengers occur during the summer.
 
Why is summer time so dangerous for teens?
 
More teens drive during the summer.  No school means summer jobs and more free time, two reasons for teens to drive. More teenage drivers mean a greater likelihood of teen car crashes. Teens are four times more likely to be in a car accident than an older driver.  For more about the risk of West Palm Beach teen accidents, read our article, "Teenagers and West Palm Beach Car Accidents, Part 1: Is Your Teen At Risk?"

AAA suggests that parents increase their focus on teen safety in the summer.  Craig Goldenfarb, an auto accident lawyer in West Palm Beach offers teen driver safety tips in the article, "Teenagers and West Palm Beach Car Accidents, Part 2: Preventing Teen Driving Accidents."
 
If your teenager is injured in a West Palm Beach car crash, an auto accident lawyer in West Palm Beach may be able to help. To learn more, contact the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb at 800-GOLD-LAW.