According to the most recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics, traffic accidents are a leading cause of death of young people between the ages of 15-19. It is extremely important to speak with young people in our community about the importance of safe driving behavior at all times, and National Teen Driver Safety Week is the perfect time to start the conversation.
National Teen Driver Safety Week started in 2007 following a series of tragic car accidents involving young drivers.
For nearly a decade, Teen Driver Safety Week has been held during the third week in October with the goal of raising awareness of safe driving behavior among teenagers and reducing the number of tragic and preventable car accidents.
Teenagers face serious risks every time they go out on the road due to a number of factors:
This can lead to poor decisions, unsafe behavior, and an inability to react to danger in time.
This could include speeding, disobeying posted stoplights or stop signs, driving while intoxicated, or not wearing a seatbelt. All of these behaviors increase their risk of being involved in a serious traffic accident.
At Graves McLain, we want all drivers, regardless of age, to reach their destinations safely.
Click here for resources that can help parents discuss safe driving with your teenager.
If you or a loved one are injured in any type of motor vehicle accident that not your fault, Graves McLain is here to help. Call us today at 918-359-6600 for a FREE, confidential consultation. When you call, you will speak with an experienced Tulsa, Oklahoma Car Accident attorney for free.
At Graves McLain, you will never pay an attorney’s fee up front, and we don’t get paid unless we recover for you.
Graves McLain – Serious Lawyers for Serious Injuries
When injury victims need a law firm with a reputation for excellence, turn to Graves McLain Injury Lawyers. We are a top-rated personal injury firm determined to be the best. With decades of award-winning representation, our clients recover the compensation they need to put their lives back together.