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Teen Accidents are Common in Atlanta

Atlanta Teen Driver Accident Lawyer

Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in an Atlanta accident than adult drivers. Car accidents are, in fact, the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. This is largely attributable to teenage drivers’ lack of maturity and experience behind the wheel, as well as a sense of invincibility.

Insurance companies are well aware of these statistics, and that awareness is reflected in higher policy rates for families with teenage drivers. While teenagers make up only 14% of the national population, they account for as much as 30% of the cost of injuries caused by car crashes.

What is the Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) in Atlanta?

According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, the Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) is a graduate driver’s license program for drivers aged 15 to age 18.

TADRA involves a three-step process:

  1. Instructional Permit (Class CP) — More commonly known as a learner’s permit, a 15-year-old receives an instructional permit after passing a written examination and can drive only when accompanied by a passenger who is at least 21 years of age and possesses a valid Class C driver’s license.
  2. Intermediate License (Class D) — Drivers between 16 and 18 years of age who have held instructional permits for 12 months and passed a driving test may receive an intermediate license. A Class D license does not allow driving between 12 midnight and 5 a.m. and forbids transporting any passenger who is not a family member for the first six months. During the next six months, a driver with an intermediate license cannot have more than one passenger in the vehicle less than 21 years old, and they cannot have more than three such passengers after the second six-month period. Under Joshua’s Law, any 16-year-old who obtains a Class D license must complete a driver education course approved by the Department of Driver Services and complete at least 40 hours of other supervised driving experience, including at least six hours at night.
  3. Full License (Class C) — A teenager can receive a full driver’s license when they are 18 years of age or older. Their Class D license must be valid, and they must have no major traffic convictions during the previous 12 months.

For a teenager to be eligible for a Class C driver’s license, they must not have received any violations including driving under the influence (DUI), eluding a police officer, drag racing, reckless driving, hit and run, or any violation for which four or more points can be added to their driving record. A conviction for DUI involving a breath or blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher will result in a 12-month license suspension for a first offense.

Common Causes of Teen Crashes in Atlanta

Some of the most common causes of teen driving accidents in Atlanta include:

  • Texting or talking on the phone while driving
  • Grooming while driving
  • Distractions caused by passengers
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Speeding
  • Reckless driving
  • Driver fatigue
  • Violations of other traffic laws

Many teenagers panic after being involved in Atlanta car accidents, and some may even try to leave the scene. You should never attempt to chase down hit-and-run teenage drivers. Contact the police and let them pursue the appropriate criminal charges.

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Teen Driving Accident Statistics- Teen Driver Accident Attorney in Atlanta

The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) reported that there were 180 motor vehicle fatalities among drivers under 21 years of age in a single recent year. According to GOHS, 77 of the fatalities were drivers, 89 were passengers, and 14 were non-occupants such as bicyclists or pedestrians. The 168 young drivers involved in fatal crashes represented 8 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes, a decrease of 24 percent from 221 young drivers, or 11 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes in the previous decade.

According to Safe Kids Georgia, teenagers 16 to 19 years of age are three times more likely be in a fatal crash than older drivers on a per-mile basis. Safe Kids Georgia states that the majority of teen passenger deaths occur when another teenager is driving. About 100 people are injured for every American teen killed in a car crash.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 2,333 teenagers in the United States between the ages of 16 and 19 were killed and 235,845 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes in one recent year. The CDC also stated that while people between the ages of 15 and 19 represented only 7 percent of the national population, they accounted for 11 percent (or $10 billion) of the total costs of motor vehicle accident injuries.

How Our Atlanta Teen Driver Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

Did you suffer catastrophic injuries or was your loved one killed in an accident caused by a teen driver in Atlanta? If so, our experienced Atlanta car accident lawyers are ready to help you seek full and fair compensation for all your losses.

The law limits the time in which you can file a claim for injuries suffered in a car crash. In Atlanta, a personal injury claim must be brought within two years from the date of the accident. Therefore, it is important that you contact an Atlanta personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Attorney Darl Champion and the team at The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. If you’ve been hurt in Atlanta or anywhere in the surrounding areas of Georgia, call our Atlanta injury lawyers or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your rights and legal options right away.