teen drivers

Can Parents Be Held Responsible for Accidents Caused by Teens in Georgia?

December 27, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Teens are more likely to engage in reckless, dangerous behavior behind the wheel. This might include driving while intoxicated, texting and driving, street racing, and much more. If you were injured by one of these reckless teen drivers in Georgia, you might want to pursue justice, accountability, and compensation. But what if the teen in question lacks any assets to cover medical expenses, missed wages, and other damages? Is it possible to hold the parents accountable for the actions of their teen drivers?

Georgia Parents Accused of Creating “Party House” for Their Teens

In December of 2024, authorities in Georgia announced a new development in their investigation of a crash almost one year ago. This crash claimed the life of a high school student, and it also injured two other victims. The victim was just 18 years old when she lost her life, and she was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle when another teen driver crashed. The third victim was sitting in the backseat, and she suffered serious injuries in the collision.

How to Help Your Teens Drive Safely in Georgia

December 15, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

According to a report in Atlanta News First, the National Safety Council found that 1470 people died in crashes in Georgia in the first ten months of 2022.

Officials noted that traffic accidents are the number one cause of preventable death for teens. And the latest data confirms that the number of traffic accidents for teens has increased by 16%.

If you, your teen, or your loved one have been involved in a car accident, it may provide peace of mind to speak with an experienced Marietta Personal Injury lawyer.

Georgia Enacts Changes to Law Regarding Teen Driving

August 6, 2021 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2,400 teenagers (aged 13 to 19) were killed in car accidents in 2019. This same year, an estimated 258,000 teenagers were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in car crashes. Georgia has recently enacted some changes to a law that was created to reduce the amount of teenage car accidents.

Joshua’s Law

In 2007, the state of Georgia enacted “Joshua’s Law.” On July 1, 2003, 17-year-old Georgia resident Joshua Robert Brown was driving on a two-lane highway in the rain when his vehicle began to hydroplane and crashed into a tree. The accident left Joshua severely injured and though he fought to stay alive for nine days, he finally passed away on July 9, 2003.