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\nIn a single recent year, over 45 million licensed drivers were at least 65 years old in the United States. While driving helps provide elderly drivers with freedom and independence, the dangers of being seriously injured or worse in a car accident dramatically increase with age.<\/p>\n

Older Drivers Face an Increased Risk of Suffering Deadly Crashes<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 20 elderly adults suffer fatalities every day, and nearly 700 are injured in crashes. Drivers who are 75 and older have considerably higher crash fatality rates than middle-aged drivers. This can be primarily attributed to the heightened vulnerability of suffering serious injuries. As we reach advanced ages, various health conditions and disorders that can make driving problematic. Some health problems that might negatively impact seniors\u2019 driving abilities include:<\/p>\n

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In a single recent year, over 45 million licensed drivers were at least 65 years old in the United States. While driving helps provide elderly drivers with freedom and independence, the dangers of being seriously injured or worse in a car accident dramatically increase with age. Older Drivers Face an Increased Risk of Suffering Deadly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[11,9,10],"class_list":["post-176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-car-accident","category-personal-injury","tag-buffalo","tag-injury","tag-lawyer"],"yoast_head":"\nCar Accidents Involving Elderly Drivers — Buffalo Personal Injury Lawyer News — June 1, 2021<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In a single recent year, over 45 million licensed drivers were at least 65 years old in the United States. 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