When teenagers are at the wheel, there are risks involved. Teenagers are often easily distracted by their phones or the music they are listening to. Some teenagers have a reckless attitude that may result in reckless driving. Even the most responsible teenagers can get into crashes due to their lack of driving experience. Teen driving accidents in Albuquerque may leave others injured and wondering who is liable for the damages.
An experienced car crash attorney from New Mexico Accident Firm could support you with sound legal advice and assistance. If the teen driver caused your injuries due to negligent or reckless driving, you may be able to file a lawsuit and gain compensation.
You may find it helpful to know the driving regulations that teenagers need to follow. All drivers under the age of 18 follow a graduated licensing system, which includes a driver education program. There are certain restrictions for drivers who have a provisional license. For example, teen drivers with a provisional license must not have more than one passenger under the age of 21 unless there is another licensed driver with them who is over the age of 21. Under the provisional license, drivers cannot drive between the hours of midnight and 5 AM unless accompanied by a licensed adult, with some exceptions for things like school, work, religious activities, and emergencies. A teen driver must have the provisional license for at least 12 months before they can apply for a full license.
If a teen driving crash in Albuquerque was caused while the teenager was breaking one of the state driving laws, a lawyer can use that information to help build a case for liability.
If a teen driver causes an accident in Albuquerque, usually the parents of the teenager are liable for the damages. New Mexico is a fault state, which means the person who is at-fault for the accident is also financially responsible for the losses. Because a minor cannot legally be held responsible, their parents take on the responsibility.
Winning a civil lawsuit pertaining to Albuquerque accidents that leave someone injured hangs on the lawyer’s ability to prove the teen driver was negligent. The lawyer can build a case by gathering evidence, finding eyewitness testimonies, and more.
The amount of damages may be more than expected. It could include all the medical expenses associated with the injury, including future medical treatments, and all the wages lost due to the accident. It could also include non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship.
Teen driving accidents in Albuquerque are all too frequent, but you have an experienced legal ally available to help you through this. Your injuries and suffering have changed your life, and you may also be suffering financially because of the accident. Come to us for legal help. We can help you decide if a civil lawsuit is the right road to go down. You may be able to gain significant compensation.
Contact us today, and we will discuss your legal options. You are not alone.
