10 Teens Injured When Driver Attempts to 'Swap Seats' While Vehicle is Moving

Research shows that teens understand the risks that affect safety, yet many still engage in dangerous driving behavior. Failure to drive in a reasonably safe manner can include anything from texting while driving, to speeding or running a red light, to engaging in risky behavior with passengers. The risk of a crash is 3 times higher after 9:00 p.m. because of the challenges of night driving.

Ten southeast Michigan teens were injured, three of them critically, in an early rollover accident on their way home from Cedar Point. The 17-year-old driver of a 2003 Chevrolet Express Van was attempting to switch seats with the front seat passenger, while the vehicle was traveling down I-75. While doing so, she lost control, causing the van to go off the left side of the roadway and into the median. The vehicle then rolled several times, ejecting two passengers. The accident occurred around 1:15 a.m. near Northwood, Ohio. The driver, front seat passenger, and one rear passenger were those critically injured. The other seven passengers, ranging from ages 15-17, suffered minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

A motorist who fails to drive in a reasonably safe manner can be held at fault for any injuries stemming from an auto accident; teen drivers are no exception. Innocent victims may also be able to bring a claim against the parents of the teen driver. What laws apply in such cases can be challenging, which is why it is best to consult an experienced personal injury attorney to make sure that your rights are protected.

These claims can also take years to resolve. During this time, the innocent victims may have to foot the bill for ongoing medical care and other expenses. When money is short, lawsuit funding may be the means to cope financially until a settlement is reached.

Once a personal injury attorney has been retained, plaintiffs can apply for lawsuit funding. The only requirement besides attorney representation is a strong case with merit. At Lawsuit Financial, we do not require a credit check or employment verification. We also do not require monthly payments. We make it quick and easy to get a lawsuit cash advance with our simple one-page funding application and basic case documentation from your attorney. If approved, the money can be available in less than 48 hours, and it can be used at your discretion. We place no restrictions on how you use the cash advance. Unlike a bank loan, we are only repaid if the case is successful.

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Bodies of Three Teens Found in Mangled Car at the Bottom of Ravine

Automobile accidents account for more than one in three deaths among teens 16- to 19-years-of-age, often as a result of lack of experience, speeding, and distractions. A speeding driver, especially an inexperienced one, is less able to negotiate a dangerous turn or curve in the road. They tend to underestimate the accident risk in dangerous situations and overestimate their capacity to deal with the threat. It is relatively easy to lose control and collide with another vehicle or an obstacle, or to careen off the roadway. Serious injuries and fatalities are a likely outcome.

Three teens who planned to go hiking in the Angeles National Forest were found in a mangled Toyota Tundra at the bottom of a deep ravine. Authorities are still investigating, but speed appears to be a factor in the crash.

The teens told family members of their plans for the day, but when the teens failed to return home, their families reported them missing. Later that day, Fontana police received a report of fresh skid marks on Angeles Crest Highway, near mile marker 40. The pick-up truck was spotted by a LA County Sheriff helicopter. Authorities said the area where the truck left the roadway is one of the steepest drops along the entire Angeles Crest Highway. The skid marks appear to show that the vehicle was rounding a curve when the driver hit the brakes hard and went over the edge, according to the California Highway Patrol. The investigations will undoubtedly look into driver negligence, as well as whether the roadway was knowingly dangerous.

Let this deadly accident serve as a reminder of the perils of teen driving. We should not accept these deaths as something that cannot be prevented. As a parent, it is important to talk to your teen. Set and enforce rules that reiterate the importance of responsible driving.

• No speeding.
• Follow road signs.
• Drive defensively.
• Always buckle up! Make sure everyone is buckled up before starting the car.
• Avoid distractions of any kind – texting or talking on the phone, loud music, passengers, etc.
• No alcohol or drugs. Explain the consequences of being caught with alcohol or drugs.

Remind your teen that driving is a privilege—not to be taken lightly or for granted.

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Lawsuit Financial Corporation is a pro-justice lawsuit funding company that seeks to educate plaintiffs and attorneys about lawsuit funding. Our company is an attorney owned and operated full service legal finance company recognized by attorneys nationwide as a preferred choice for legal funding services. Mark Bello, CEO and General Counsel, is recognized as an expert in this field, both as an underwriter of these transactions and as an advocate for appropriate treatment of plaintiffs/clients in this industry and in litigation.

Speed and Inexperience Contributed to a Horrific Crash that Claimed the Lives of Three Teens

Graduation was less than 3 hours away. Then tragedy struck.

Three Maryland teens were killed in a single-vehicle crash after a 1989 Ford F-250 left the roadway and hit a tree. The crash happened at 11:36 p.m. on a stretch of road with two set of curves. An initial investigation revealed that speed may have been a factor. Montgomery County police said they believe the teens were returning from a pre-graduation party at a friend’s house, but said there is no indication that alcohol was involved. Two of the teens died at the scene; a third teen was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver and one passenger were wearing seat belts. Further investigation is necessary to determine if the other passenger was wearing a seat belt, as well. Police said the pick-up truck had no airbags. The driver had just received his license in March.

Teen drivers have caused more auto accidents than any other age group. They are not only inexperienced, but their immaturity makes them more likely to take risks behind the wheel. A speeding driver, especially and inexperienced one, is less able to negotiate turns and to steer around hazards. The faster a vehicle is going, the longer it will take to slow down or stop. The key to driving safely is not only experience, but responsibility.

Speeding and other risky behavior are potentially as dangerous as drinking and driving. Every year thousands of teens die in traffic accidents—often as a result of the teenage driver’s excessive speed, lack of experience, or inattention. As the school year comes to a close, our young adults will be spending more time driving and hanging out with friends. Parents should devote time to talk to their kids about safe driving and being a safe passenger. Speeding, talking or texting on cell phones, impaired driving, and loud music are just part of a long list of distractions that can cause a serious or deadly accident, even with the most experienced drivers.

Passengers can also help lower the risk of serious and deadly accidents by limiting distractions, respecting the driver, and always wearing a seat belt. Young adults need to understand that their carelessness behind the wheel puts them and others at risk. Remind your kids that driving is a privilege and not a right. If your child is not mature enough to handle the responsibility and follow the rules of the road, then he/she should not be behind the wheel.

About Lawsuit Financial

Lawsuit Financial Corporation is a pro-justice lawsuit funding company that seeks to educate plaintiffs and attorneys about lawsuit funding. Our company is an attorney owned and operated full service legal finance company recognized by attorneys nationwide as a preferred choice for legal funding services. Mark Bello, CEO and General Counsel, is recognized as an expert in this field, both as an underwriter of these transactions and as an advocate for appropriate treatment of plaintiffs/clients in this industry and in litigation.