Austin Personal Injury Law Blog

The age of a negligent driver can play a significant role in a car accident case. Teenagers often believe that they are invincible and impervious to life’s tragedies. Unfortunately, this false sense of confidence – especially on the road – typically results in devastating collisions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), auto accidents are the leading cause of fatalities for teens in the United States. 2,333

Despite doing only a quarter of our driving during the evenings, about 50% of car accident deaths occur at night. The risk of a fatal auto collision is three times greater when it is dark outside, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). The following are the common reasons why nighttime is the most dangerous time of the day to drive: It is completely dark! During the fall and winter