Any Car Accident Injury Attorney Will Recommend a Teen Driver Contract to Tampa, Florida Families

At any given time, a car accident injury attorney may have one or more teenage clients—or may be representing a client who was hit by a teenage driver. That’s because these new drivers sometimes lack the experience and wisdom necessary to navigate the roads safely, especially in a large city like Tampa, FL. They may tailgate, race, ignore the speed limit, or fail to see reckless drivers coming their way. Whatever the reason for their accidents, teenagers sometimes end up with injuries that cause them pain or even permanent disabilities and those often come with a financial burden that lasts for years. This is no way to enter adulthood. Sadly, there are also innocent victims in other cars who are sometimes permanently injured or killed by teenage drivers, too. That’s why a car accident injury attorney, including those at Clark & Martino, P.A., in Tampa, FL may recommend that you have your driving-age child sign a teen driving contract. This is an agreement between you and your child that requires them to follow certain rules for the privilege of driving. You can find a variety of generic teen driving contracts online, or you can write your own to include specific rules.

Here are a few rules a car accident injury attorney might suggest including in the contract since these rules are most likely to keep your child out of a collision:

• Obey all traffic signals and signs, no exceptions.
• Never talk on the phone or text while driving.
• Never drive after drinking, doing drugs, or when tired.
• Never drive when bad weather makes it unsafe.

These rules – and others that speak to driver preparedness and vehicle maintenance – can not only keep your child safer while driving, but they can also serve as a learning tool if they raise issues your child has questions about.

However, even with these clear guidelines in place, it’s possible that your child could be part of a collision. If this happens, you’ll want a car accident injury attorney to represent your family. Clark & Martino, P.A. may be able to help you. Call us at 1-888-868-5615 and we can review your case to determine whether or not we can represent you.