Car Accidents Caused by Elderly Drivers
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Carolyn, a car accident client of the firm.
Have you been involved in a traffic accident with an elderly driver? One of the most important things you can do is involve a Pasadena personal injury lawyer to help with your insurance claim.
Our firm represents drivers, passengers and others injured in car accidents of all kinds, including those that are caused by drivers aged 65 and older. These claims, in particular, have become a growing area of concern for our firm, as the number of mature drivers on the roads throughout the U.S. continues to increase every year.
We Are Committed to Representing the Rights of the Injured
According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, it is estimated that there will be 9.6 million people aged 85 and older living in the United States by 2030. This is a 73% increase from the number living in the U.S. today. These projections offer grounds for valid concerns about the number of elderly drivers who will be taking to the road with limited or significantly impaired driving abilities.
While every driver is different, and some may remain totally competent well into their eighties or nineties, there are some specific issues
to consider:
- Over time, joints and muscles stiffen and weaken. This may affect a driver's ability to check blind spots before changing lanes, to apply the brakes quickly or to swiftly turn the steering wheel to avoid a collision.
- Eyesight and hearing may be affected. It may become more difficult for an elderly driver to see well at night. Peripheral vision may become narrower. Impaired hearing may affect a driver's ability to hear sirens or horns.
- Reflexes may become slower. If a sudden hazard appears, it may be more difficult for an elderly driver to react quickly.
- Side effects from medication. If a driver is taking medication, this may affect his or her ability to drive safely due to drowsiness, impaired judgment, and other issues.
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