Nashville Automobile Accident Attorney Reminds Parents Of Teen Drivers Of The Consequences Of Drinking And Driving
The High Price Of Teen Drinking
As an experienced Tennessee automobile accident attorney I’d like to take this opportunity to talk to the parent’s of teen drivers about an issue that I feel needs to be addressed. That issue is alcohol and driving. Rule No. 1: Absolutely No Alcohol. Teen drivers (ages 15-20) are at far greater risk of death in crashes where alcohol was present than the rest of us, even though they cannot legally purchase or possess alcohol.
The statistics are staggering. In 2007, almost one-third of teen drivers who were killed in crashes had a positive BAC of .01 or higher at the time of the crash, even though it is illegal in all states for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol in their system. On average over the last five years, one-fourth (25%) of the deaths in motor vehicle traffic crashes occurred when a teen driver had a BAC of .01 or higher.
Teach your children that the consequences are grim. If your teenager is lucky enough to survive a crash, they will have to face the consequences of breaking the law. That includes a trip to jail, the loss of their driver’s license, and dozens of other expenses including attorney fees, court costs, and other fines. They will also stand to lose academic eligibility, college acceptance, scholarship awards, and more. Let me reiterate, if they get a DUI they can, and often are, denied any and all grants, scholarships or student loans.
In the event one of their peers or another driver dies they will have to stand for that act for life. My friends, this is some serious business and if you don’t make this clear to your child you are likely to face a lawsuit that put everything you have worked for in jeopardy.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a serious Tennessee car accident due to somebody else’s negligence, then you may be feeling angry, frightened, or even alone in your suffering.
There is no reason for you to bear your burden alone. The experience of a Tennessee auto accident is traumatic enough and your recovery will bring its own challenges. You don’t need the added stress of worrying about who will pay for the medical care you need, how your car will be repaired, and if the individuals responsible for your suffering will be brought to justice. This is the time to call Phillip Miller & Associates, the law firm of local Tennessee attorneys and staff who for the past 25 years have dedicated their lives to protecting the rights of injured men, women, and children in Tennessee.
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