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Teen drivers may be more at risk for causing serious accidents because of their youth and inexperience behind the wheel. Injuries from a teen driving accident in Spartanburg can raise complex questions about fault and liability for the damages you suffered.
Our car collision attorneys at KD Trial Lawyers could help you address these issues in the pursuit of maximum compensation for your injuries through a personal injury claim. With North Carolina bar licenses, we are capable of representing clients injured in accidents not only in Spartanburg, but while driving across state lines. Schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys by contacting our office today.
A parent or guardian could be jointly liable for their teenager whose negligence or wrongful acts caused injury to others in a Spartanburg car accident. South Carolina Code § 56-1-110 imposes liability on the person who signs a driver’s license or learner’s permit on behalf of a minor. However, this liability may not apply if the minor has car insurance that meets the state’s requirements.
In addition to potential liability as the signer of a teen’s license application, a parent could still be liable for the damages from a minor’s car accident under other legal claims. For example, the parent may be responsible if the teen was driving the parent’s car with approval from the parent. A parent’s prior knowledge about a teen’s reckless driving or accident history could also allow a claim of negligent entrustment that may make them liable for injuries in a subsequent accident. Our attorneys could review the circumstances of a teen driving accident to hold all accountable parties liable for the damages you suffered.
The compensation you can pursue in a personal injury claim arising from a Spartanburg teen driving accident will depend on the fault of all involved parties and the amount of damages sustained from your injuries. These cases require courts and juries to apportion liability for damages among each driver in proportion to their fault, under South Carolina Code § 15-38-15.
The extent of your injuries and how they affect your life will also impact your damages in a claim. We work directly with you to fully understand the extent of your damages and use this information to advocate for the recovery of maximum compensation in your case. Damages you can pursue may include:
We recommend meeting with our attorneys as soon as possible after a teen driving accident to determine the potential filing deadline in your case and to avoid unnecessary delay in pursuing a claim.
Legal claims involving teen driving accidents in Spartanburg can be difficult to address without the help of an experienced attorney. KD Trial Lawyers understands how the circumstances of a collision can affect the right to recover compensation from a negligent teenager or the parents who allowed them to drive in the first place. Contact our office today to schedule a free case consultation.