Accidents happen fast. One second, you’re safely driving down the road. The next, you’re injured in an accident caused by the other driver. Accidents can happen anytime for any reason. But certain times of the year are more dangerous than others, especially when a teenager’s behind the wheel in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day,… (more…)
Every mile driven by an adult, a teenager driver 16 to 19 years old is four times more likely to get into a car accident, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while any time of year can be dangerous on the road, teens are much more likely to be involved in an auto accident during the… (more…)
Summer is the deadliest time of year for teenage drivers in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. That’s the conclusion of a recent study of accident data conducted by AAA. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, more teenagers died in auto accidents than any other time of year. Specifically, between 2005 and 2009, more than 7,300 passengers and drivers between ages… (more…)
