When I started getting into trouble I became pretty acclimated to legal procedures. Calling my attorney and working out bail was just another way to spend a Saturday night. Unfortunately, the stiffer the charges, the more difficult it was to talk my way out of a bad situation. After so many charges, I found myself slapped with a long jail sentence, and I realized that I wanted to turn things around. Fortunately, my lawyer was able to walk me through yet another process, so that I could make the right changes. My blog discusses how to emotionally cope with legal issues so that you can start living a good life.
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Now that your teenager is old enough to drive alone, it's time to teach them about accidents. You hope that your teenager will never be involved in a car accident, but you want them to be prepared should one occur. Before your teen takes off on their own in the family car, here are four things you need to teach them about car accidents.
Always Have Proof of Insurance
If your teenager is going to be driving, teach them the importance of having proof of insurance in their car at all times. That way, they don't run into problems if they're involved in an accident. Not only that, but they'll be prepared should they be pulled over for a traffic violation. If they're going to be driving someone else's car, they should have a copy of their insurance card in their wallet.
Never Leave the Scene of Accident
Now that your teenager is driving, they need to know what to do after an accident. One of the most important things they need to know is that they should never leave the scene of an accident until after they've spoken to law enforcement; even if the accident is just a fender bender. If possible, your teen should pull to the side of the road, contact law enforcement, and wait for assistance. While they're waiting, they should get their license, registration, and proof of insurance ready.
Always Trade Driver Information
If your teenager is involved in a car accident, they need to know that they'll need to trade information with the other driver. The information they'll need to share includes their driver's license information, insurance information, and current contact information. If the other driver refuses to share their information, make sure your teenager knows to request that information from the police officer who arrives on scene. They'll be able to obtain that information, even if the other driver has been less than cooperative with your teenager.
Never Fail to Seek Legal Advice
Finally, if your teenager is involved in a car accident, they may not want to speak to an attorney. It's normal for teens to want to avoid confrontations and stressful situations. However, speaking to an attorney is crucial after a car accident, especially if the other driver was uncooperative, or it appears that they'll try to pass blame onto your teenager. Not only that, but you'll need legal advice to protect your teen and your insurance coverage.
Make sure your teen has the knowledge they need now that they'll be driving. If they are involved in a car accident, be sure to contact a car accident attorney near you as soon as possible.
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