For millions of teenagers, getting a driver's license is an exciting milestone, and a chance to spread their wings. However, every worrying parent knows how dangerous the roads can be, especially for inexperienced drivers. According to the personal injury attorneys at Arnold Law Offices in Pell City, AL, teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than any other age group, with a large percentage of those fatalities occurring at night.

How large is that number? Over a third of the fatal accidents involving teenagers happen at night, with over half of these occurring between 9 p.m. and midnight alone. While this is partly due to how many teenagers are on the road coming home from work, studying, or friends' houses, it also demonstrates the extent to which inexperienced drivers don't yet have the tools to cope with the hazards of night driving. Adult drivers are accustomed to handling poor visibility and erratic drivers, while teenagers are more likely to crash.

To keep your children as safe as possible, personal injury attorneys suggest initiating a curfew on your young drivers, at least until they accrue some experience behind the wheel. For instance, consider allowing your teenager to drive themselves until 9 pm or so, even if the laws of your state legally allow them to be on the road later than that. As they develop their driving skills and learn to drive more safely in the dark, this curfew can be pushed back, giving your teenagers the freedom they crave with the safety they need.

If your teenager has been injured in an accident caused by someone else, the personal injury attorneys at Arnold Law Offices have the expertise to help you collect compensation. Visit their website now to learn more about their effective, affordable representation, see their Facebook for more legal tips, or call (205) 338- 6565 for a consultation today.