Car Accidents and Teens: When the Law Becomes Personal By on April 14, 2014

Long Island Car Accidents and TeensThe headlines are often grim:

  • Three Teens Hurt in Long Island Car Crash
  • Two Teens Killed In Long Island Car Crash
  • Four Teens Dead in Long Island Car Crash

No wonder we have mixed emotions when our teen gets a driver’s license. As parents, we understand our children are on the cusp of adulthood, but we also know they do not yet think like an adult. The granting of a driver’s license leaves parents walking a tightrope.

But the law makes no allowances for age. Though teens are more prone to underestimating dangers, they are still held to the same standard of “reasonable care” when driving, just like an adult. If they fail to do so, they can be subject to a personal injury claim or lawsuit.

If your child has been involved in an auto accident or you have been the victim of a teen driver, a personal injury attorney at the law office of Levine and Slavit, serving Long Island, can help you unravel the complex issues around car accidents and teens. Their car accident attorneys have more than 45 years of experience and have examined these cases from a variety of viewpoints, ensuring an in-depth understanding of auto accident litigation.  

Teen Auto Accidents

Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers between the ages of 15 and 20.

Each case is unique and they often have emotional complications:    

  • Accidents involving teens often involve friends of the child or the children of family friends, making the accident not just traumatic but one that quickly becomes a legal tangle among friends.
  • When a teen is driving, claims may be filed against the owner of the vehicle and his or her insurance policy. Legal recourse may involve parents of a teen driver and questions about their supervision of a teen’s driving. Of course, the parents may be family friends.
  • Teens are certainly at fault in many accidents, but not all accidents. It’s important to determine if extenuating circumstances, such as the roadway itself, or another driver caused or contributed to an accident.  

Experienced car accident attorneys understand both the legal and social complexities of accidents when teens are involved, whether as a driver or passenger. The ability to handle these kinds of cases requires special understanding and diplomacy, combined with aggressive litigation strategies to ensure just compensation.

The attorneys at Levine and Slavit combine the legal expertise and understanding required to guide you through the legal process, whether you are the victim in a teen driving accident or have a child involved in one.

Under New York Law you may bring legal action for compensation if you have suffered a serious or permanent injury in an accident. And, no matter who is at fault, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses and lost wages.

The law can be complex and hinges on the specific circumstances of each case. The best way to understand your rights is to contact an experienced attorney. Our attorneys handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe nothing for legal representation unless we obtain a recovery.

Please call today for an appointment.

Related to This

Levine & Slavit, PLLC Logo

Levine & Slavit, PLLC

The law firm of Levine & Slavit, PLLC has served clients in Long Island and the Greater New York City-area since 1957. We are a team of personal injury and wrongful death lawyers who work tirelessly for victims' rights. Our team is licensed and affiliated with the:

  • New York State Bar Association
  • New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners
  • Florida Board of Bar Examiners
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York

Please contact our practice online for a free consultation or call (212) 687-2777 to speak to an attorney today. 

Contact Us Today

Rate, Review & Explore

Social Accounts Sprite
Google map image of our location in 60 E 42nd St Ste 2101 New York, NY

Manhattan Office

60 E 42nd St
Ste 2101
New York, NY 10165

Open Today 8:30am - 5:00pm

By Appointment Only

Google map image of our location in 350 Willis Ave Ste 100 Long Island, NY

Mineola Office

350 Willis Ave
Ste 100
Long Island, NY 11501

Open Today 9:00am - 5:00pm

By Appointment Only

(212) 687-2777 Send a message