There are more than 800,000 licensed teenagers driving on our roads, causing thousands of accidents each year across the state due to their inexperience and exuberance. If a reckless teen injured you in a car crash, you may be wondering if it is possible to sue a minor or their guardians.
If you have medical bills to pay but can’t work while you heal, an attorney who is familiar with teen driving accidents in Boca Raton can negotiate an insurance settlement if the adolescent who injured you is adequately covered. If they don’t have enough insurance coverage, Your Damage Lawyer can help you bring a claim against the teen’s parents or guardians in certain instances.
According to Florida Statutes § 322.09, parents and legal guardians can be held responsible for accidents caused by teens until they are 18, after which they are considered to be adults. Parents and guardians must also give consent for their minor child to drive, and it is illegal for a parent or anyone else to loan their vehicle to an unlicensed minor.
If you were injured by a teenager in a car crash, the team in Boca Raton can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
If our lawyer believe that you meet the requirements to claim damages, we can:
After a collision caused by a teenage driver in Boca Raton, Your Damage Lawyer can support you from the beginning to the end of the legal process.
Florida motorists are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, with minimum coverage of $10,000. If a teen driver injures you in a car accident in Boca Raton, you will be expected to claim a percentage of your medical bills and lost wages from your own insurance. If your insurance does not fully cover your losses, our team can negotiate a settlement payment from the teenager’s parents or guardians. Failing that, we may recommend that you hold them accountable by taking them to court.
Everyone needs driving experience to become a safe driver, and teen driving accidents in Boca Raton are more likely because of the inexperience of adolescent drivers. However, this doesn’t exonerate teenagers from being held accountable if they drive recklessly or negligently.
If they are 18 or over, they can be sued personally for the harm they cause. If they are younger, their parents or guardians can be held liable for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, pain, and emotional trauma. Your Damage Lawyer is always by your side, and we can guide you through the legal process. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing. Call now to discuss your legal rights and options.
