The Bradley Law Firm Blog

Statistics collected over the last decade show that the two most dangerous groups of drivers are teens and the elderly. There are a number of factors that increase the occurrence of accidents within those two groups, but car accidents happen every day to people of all ages.

Teen Drivers

The freedom and sense of empowerment that come with a driver’s license also come with a lot of responsibility. Young drivers are less practiced and will often take chances due to their feeling of “youthful invincibility.” Risk-taking combined with lack of experience is the perfect recipe for an accident, which is why teen drivers can be dangerous on the roads.

Elderly Drivers

On the flip side, experienced elderly drivers can be just as dangerous as inexperienced teen drivers. Despite their many years of driving experience, diminished reaction times, failing vision and hearing, and a sense of entitlement on the roads make elderly drivers just as dangerous as teens. In addition, elderly drivers’ physical condition can leave them more vulnerable to broken bones and other car accident injuries.

Ultimately, everyone on the road is responsible for being a safe driver and preventing car accidents from happening. The elderly and young are just as responsible for driving safely as everyone else.

If you have been involved in a car accident, you may need an attorney. Please contact the Bradley Law Firm today to speak with an experienced Missouri car accident attorney.