After a crash involving a teen driver, the last thing you should have to manage is a stack of insurance calls, medical bills, and legal deadlines while you are trying to recover. We step into that position early so the pressure moves from you to us, leaving you free to focus on your health and your family. One conversation with a local car wreck attorney is often enough to feel more confident about what comes next when the other party is a young and inexperienced driver.
Teen driving accidents in Annapolis can be more complicated than they first appear, especially when a young driver’s actions and Maryland’s rules for new drivers come into question. The Burnett Injury Group lawyers listen to your story, look into what happened, and work to help you get justice while handling the details. We aim to hold the at-fault driver accountable and to help keep other families safe.
Young drivers are still building the experience and judgment that keep everyone safe on the road. That inexperience, combined with the distractions of everyday life, makes certain crashes more likely. Teen driving accidents often stem from:
It is important to learn what led to the crash, and our lawyers in Annapolis can help you understand the cause and whether the teenager involved is responsible.
Maryland places special rules on newly licensed drivers to help keep everyone safe while they gain experience. Under Maryland Transportation § 16-113, a driver with a provisional license generally may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m., and for the first several months may not carry passengers under 18 who are not immediate family. Maryland law also prohibits drivers under 18 from using any wireless device, even hands-free, under Md. Transp. § 21-1124.
When a young driver ignores these rules and causes a crash, that violation can be important evidence of negligence. A teen driver accident attorney in Annapolis can look into whether a driver was following Maryland’s requirements at the time of the crash, including whether phone records, the hour of the crash, or the passengers in the car point to a violation.
A crash with a young driver can cause harm that reaches well beyond the day it happened. Depending on the collision, injuries may include:
Our Annapolis-based lawyers can pursue compensation for your past and future medical bills, lost income, and the pain and emotional strain the teen-related crash has caused. When the at-fault driver is a teenager, an added question is where that compensation comes from, since young drivers are often covered under a parent’s or guardian’s policy, and sometimes more than one policy applies.
The Burnett Injury Group lawyers handle that work at all stages. We look into every source of insurance coverage, document how the crash has affected your life, and press for a recovery that reflects the full picture, not the first number an insurer offers. There is no cost to begin, and you pay us only when we win.
A motor vehicle crash is a devastating event that can affect you for years. We at Burnett Injury Group are here to help your family with all the steps associated with filing a legal claim. If you were hurt in a teen driving accident in Annapolis, contact us today for a free consultation, and let our lawyers help you get justice.