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A 2010 study revealed that 25% of college students admitted to driving drunk within the past month alone. If you’re a parent whose child is attending college, whether they live at home or thousands of miles away, statistics like that are a big reason why you worry about their safety.
Drunk driving is one of the biggest causes of car crashes resulting in injury or death in the U.S., and the risks are particularly high for young people, including college students. College life has long been associated with alcohol consumption, despite the fact that most college students are underage. People in their teens and early 20s are more likely to take unnecessary risks while driving, especially when they’re intoxicated.
As a parent, you may feel powerless when it comes to protecting your college student. It can seem difficult to influence an older child who yearns for independence, but taking just a few simple steps can help your child make better choices:
At Nurenberg Paris, our Ohio car accident lawyers are dedicated to protecting the rights of people who were hurt in crashes that weren’t their fault. If you or your child were injured in an auto accident, we want to speak with you. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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