Teenagers who get into auto accidents have to contend with a number of factors that adults might not, including tougher DUI laws, higher insurance premiums, and a greater likelihood of injured passengers in a wreck. The reason for this last part is simple: teenagers tend to congregate in cars for social occasions, and it's not unusual for a single driver to find himself responsible for four or more people over the course of a single trip. Unfortunately, such responsibility does not always breed greater caution, and thousands are injured here in Chicago every year as a result.
Understand The Law For Injured Passengers
Understanding how to recover damages for an injured teenage passenger requires a deep familiarity with Illinois state law. Although the usual rules apply with regard to to medical expenses and loss of income, state law provides a number of specific issues that pertain to legal records, trying minors as adults and how to compel insurance companies to pay when the driver is covered under a guardian's policy.
Experts In Teenage Litigation
Here at The Law Offices of Joseph Klest, we have long specialized in sorting through issues such as these. Our practice focuses on personal injury cases that involve teenagers and children, and we have been representing aggrieved and angry parents through effective litigation for over two decades. In that time, we have developed a familiarity with the many nuances of teenager injury laws and the particular issues that surround younger injured passengers, and we continue to advocate tirelessly on behalf of victims who cannot speak for themselves as adults under state law.
Make Contact With Us Today
If a teenager in your family has been in an auto accident and injured passengers are involved, it is essential that you speak with an experienced attorney right away. Personal issues and familial bonds can quickly obscure the clear legal perquisites of a case like this, and working with a lawyer is the best way to ensure you are protected as you deal with brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations and more. Please call 888-694-0245 or fill out our contact form today for more information, and remember: we never take a dime unless we win you money.
