Driving News
You may believe that older drivers pose a greater risk to their grandchildren when driving as opposed to driving with their younger parents. Recent studies have revealed that it is actually safer for children to be in the car with their grandparents instead of their parents. That’s the surprising conclusion of research published today in the journal Pediatrics. The research found that children involved in car crashes with grandparent drivers had half the risk of being injured as kids riding with their parents. Grandparents made up 9.5% of drivers in crashes involving kids between 2003 and 2007, but they were only associated with 6.6% of injuries. In addition, grandparents were just as safe as parents when it came to crash type and severity.
Statistics have shown that only about .7% of kids riding with grandparents were hurt, compared with 1.05% of kids riding with parents, a reduction of risk of about 33%. That rose to 50% when factors such as age, seatbelt and carseat use and crash characteristics were considered. Although these findings are positive, accidents can happen no matter who is behind the wheel of the vehice. If you or someone close to you is injured in a car crash, you may need to consult with a good personal injury lawyer in your area.
Some parents can't even make good choices behind the wheel. For instance, a New York mother trusted her sister-in-law with her three daughters when they went on a camping trip. On their way home from the trip, the sister-in-law turned onto a highway going the wrong way, killing all people involved in the accident except a 5-year-old boy. The woman was drunk and high on marijuana at the time of the accident. The New York mother felt confident that her children would be safe that weekend, but instead she lost all three of her daughters because their aunt made a bad decision to drive under the influence.
Generally, more people are on the road during the summer months, which makes the chance of being involved in a car crash increase. Not only are more families driving to their vacation destinations, but more people are going out to bars or going to outdoor parties at their friend's houses. Most of these summer activities involve the consumption of alcohol. Some party-goers choose to indulge in alcoholic beverages and then drive to their next destination, whether it be another party or bar, or their home. This is when danger comes into play.
There are many driving under the influence arrests reported every day. But the DUI cases that involve the injury or death of another person are the ones that are very serious. Some drunk drivers who survive a car accident don't even become aware of the fact that they have killed someone until they are taken to jail and told by the arresting officers. Even worse, some people who drive under the influence kill everyone involved in the crash, including themselves. If you or your family has lost a loved one due to a DUI car crash, you will need to consult with a good personal injury lawyer to help you through such a difficult time.
Our Myrtle Beach wrongful death lawyer is ready to speak with you about your case. Call The Mace Firm for a free consultation.
If you or someone you know has been injured in car crash please call one of our good personal injury lawyers to assist you in getting what you deserve. Our Myrtle Beach personal injury lawyers are here to help so please call The Mace Firm and schedule a free consultation.
