Although law enforcement has been cracking down on drunk driving like never before in the state of Georgia, many people continue to take a chance and drive drunk. Unfortunately, this often leads to accidents and injuries, and even more unfortunate is the fact that one of the largest groups of people who suffer injuries and fatalities in drunk driving accidents is teens. In fact, according to some studies, as many as eight teenagers are killed each day across the country due to drunk driving, and some of them have been part of the Georgia community.
Statistics Don’t Lie
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has pointed out in the past that over 16 percent of all traffic accidents in Georgia that result in a teen fatality have involved alcohol. In addition, drivers involved in alcohol-related accidents and fatalities are four times more likely to be under the age of 24. Essentially, this means that teen drivers in the state of Georgia are facing a serious problem regarding drunk driving, and some end up paying with their lives.
Why Does This Happen?
There are a variety of reasons why teenagers find themselves involved in so many accidents that are alcohol-related, but one of the biggest contributing factors is lack of experience and judgment. In 2008, teens killed in crashes in Georgia accounted for almost 10 percent of all accident-related fatalities in the state, and many of these involved alcohol. Essentially, teens are more likely to take risks, and they are also more likely to have lowered tolerances to alcohol. When you combine these factors, you end up with younger drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking, and this ultimately leads to accidents, injuries and fatalities.
If You’ve Been Affected
If you or a loved one have suffered due to the reckless actions of a teen driver, whether he or she had been drinking or not, it’s important for you to know that you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. Accidents involving drunk teens can lead to serious injuries, and these injuries can then create huge medical bills and more. As a result, Eric J. Hertz, of the Hertz Law Firm, is here to help.
Eric J. Hertz Delivers Results
Eric J. Hertz and the legal experts at the Hertz Law Firm offer comprehensive solutions for Georgia residents who have been injured or killed in teen alcohol-related accidents. Using his many years of experience in representing accident victims, Eric J. Hertz can evaluate all aspects of your case, offer you options for pursuing the compensation you deserve and represent you in court to ensure that you are treated fairly with respect and dignity.
Don’t Wait
Don’t allow yourself to suffer another day under the pressure of mounting medical bills and anxiety. You’ve been the victim of someone else’s actions, and you deserve compensation. Allow the team at the Hertz Law Firm to help you today with comprehensive solutions and expert legal representation. Call 404-577-8111 right now to learn how you can receive the compensation you deserve.