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“ If you’ve been guilty of taking your mind, eyes, or hands off the task of driving, here are a few ways that older adults can minimize distracted driving. “

Nearly 90 percent of older drivers do not make inexpensive adaptations to their vehicles that can improve safety and extend their time behind the wheel, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Common vehicle adaptations like pedal extensions, seat cushions and steering wheel covers can help to improve safety by reducing a senior driver’s crash risk. Seniors aged 65…

7 June 2016, Times Colonist, page C6, includes an article which most Victoria CRD seniors should read, note the succinct description of driving problems for seniors, then, if able, attend the workshop that is scheduled for 23 June at the conference facilities of "Home Instead", 222-1595 McKenzie Ave, Victoria, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Registration # 250-382-6565

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Advancing age can present new mental and physical challenges for many individuals. The ability to perform everyday tasks adequately can be compromised over time due to various ailments and driving a motor vehicle is no exception. While some people are perfectly capable of driving safely throughout their lives, others may lose the capability of doing so at a certain age. Aging drivers and their families should be aware of challenges and should regularly evaluate their driving abilities so they know when it is unsafe to be on the road.

 Of course, not every accident involving an older driver is caused by negligent or unsafe driving. However, if a driver should not be on the road and makes an error related to a physical or mental condition, they can be found negligent and liable for all injuries and damaged caused. Some examples of conditions that can cause difficulty for older drivers include:

  Arthritis

Loss of muscle strength or     control

Dementia1     or similar conditions

Vision impairments2

Hearing loss

 It can be a sensitive matter when it is time to give up a driver's license due to age. However, if an older individual knows or should know that a mental or physical condition may inhibit their driving ability, they should consult with a medical professional, driving safety experts, and similar resources to inquire whether it is safe for them to continue driving.

 In the case that an aging driver does cause an accident and injuries, they should be held responsible for the losses of all victims if they should not have been behind the wheel. It can require investigation and resources to prove that an aging driver was dangerous, so you always need an attorney who knows how to handle this particular type of case.

 Call a qualified auto accident lawyer at Bruning Legal for help

At Bruning Legal, our St. Louis car accident attorneys understand how to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding an auto accident in order to identify negligence and gather sufficient evidence to help you recover. We always strive to obtain the maximum amount of compensation for you from negligent parties, so please schedule a free consultation by calling 314-878-3078 today.

  1http://www.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp

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