Corona Car Accident Lawyer

Corona, California is a thriving and energetic city. The median age of males in the city is only 29.9 years old. For females it is 29.4 years old. The majority of people living in Corona are under the age of 20.

The Corona Police Department recognizes the special driving needs of its young citizens by offering a Teen Driver Education Program called “Drive-4-Life.” The program uses guest speakers, interactive lectures and multi-media presentations to inform driving students of the “awesome” responsibilities and obligations they have while driving in Southern California.

Our Corona, California car accident law firm is fervently committed to helping young drivers and their family members understand the importance of keeping safe behind the wheel of a car. We have seen too many serious or fatal traffic collisions involving teens and young adults that were caused by speeding, racing, or driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Something as simple as failing to fasten a seatbelt can cause the tragic death of a youth in during an auto collision.

Our auto accident lawyers in Corona, California are aware of the sobering statistics regarding fatalities of young drivers and passengers in America. In fact, motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year-olds.

We also know that in 2008, a full 63 percent of teenage passengers who passed away in a collision, died at the hands of a teenage driver.

Speeding Fatalities in Teens and Young Adults

According to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, “37 percent of male drivers ages 15-20 who were involved in fatal crashes were speeding at the time.”

Drivers at any age are apt to lose control of a car if they are speeding. However, the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NTHSA) found that “younger drivers involved in fatal car crashes were more likely to be speeding than older drivers.”

Street Racing Crashes

Many lives of many parents in California have been shattered by the horrific news that their child or teenager has been violently killed in a street racing crash.

In July 2011, a California State appeals court upheld the convictions of two El Monte men for a 2007 street race that killed a woman, her four year-old daughter and eight year- old son.

The men were convicted of second degree murder and manslaughter and are serving 40 years to life in prison. The men were only 19 and 21 years old at the time of the incident.

Driving Under the Influence

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers reports that “teen alcohol use kills about 6,000 people each year, more than all illegal drugs combined.” They also report, that although 1 in 5 teenagers binge drink, that only 1 in 100 parents believes that their teenager binges on alcohol.

Our car accident law firm in Corona has represented many teenagers and family members who are the innocent victims of a drunk driving collision.

We have compassionately assisted grieving families who have filed a suit for the wrongful death of a family member who has died in a drunk driving crash.

Driving Without Seat Restraints

Fifty nine percent of all driving fatalities in the United States are the result of the person’s failure to wear a seatbelt.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, “compared with other age groups, teens have the lowest rate of seat belt use. In 2005, 10% of high school students reported they rarely or never wear seat belts when riding with someone else.”

Legal Representation for Teen Accident Victims

If you or your teenager have sustained injuries in an auto accident, it is recommended that you obtain legal counsel to assist you with recovering a settlement to compensate you for medical costs, wage losses, car repairs or replacement, and for mental pain and suffering.

Our trusted attorneys at the Southern California Legal Group charge you a fractional amount of your final settlement. We receive no advance payment for legal services.

Contacting the Southern California Legal Group

Our telephone operators ready to answer your questions and to schedule a free initial consultation. Call us 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Our toll free number is (855) 762-2553.