In a terrible and tragic accident in Houston Monday an unlicensed driver apparently took his parents car and struck some children getting off the bus, according to reports.
At least one of the children it is reported with a broken bone and the other reportedly has nonlife threatening injuries. Most likely, there will be no insurance coverage for the injury sustained the children because the use of the vehicle was reportedly not permissive.
This is an example of why we all need to teach our children about driving and safe driving as soon as possible. I know from first-hand experience that as a teenager my parents could not tell me much. At the same time all children are like sponges and are picking up things each and every day. Often, it is not what we say that matters most to teenagers but what we do.
None of us can anticipate everything our children may do and we can only do the best we can to help protect them and help them make their way in the world. A good way to give them a good start is to preach safe driving from the time that proceeds when they get their license.
Buckle up my example, stop at stop signs completely, and talk to them about evasive actions and appropriate responses as they come up.
It will pay dividends in the end.
Greg Baumgartner is a Houston personal injury attorney and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Houston auto accident lawyer call the Baumgartner firm.
