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As a Detroit car crash attorney, I see all types of accidents and the devastating effects an accident can have on someone’s life. Despite the fact that speeding is illegal, it is one of the most prevalent “bad” behaviors on the road today and still remains one of the leading causes for car accidents.
Your Detroit Car Crash Attorney: Understanding How Speeding Increases Car Accidents
Approximately 40 percent of fatal rollover crashes involve excessive speeding and nearly 75 percent of fatal rollovers occur where the speed limit is 55 miles per hour or greater.
Speeding occurs when a driver is driving faster than the posted limit on any given road, but also occurs when a driver drives too fast given current road conditions. A driver’s speed should be decreased to account for dangerous road conditions in rain, fog, ice, snow, sleet and any other type of weather.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that more than 30 percent of traffic accidents could be attributed to speeding. Speeding is responsible for approximately 10,000 deaths yearly.
Speeding not only can cause injury to the driver, but also to other drivers, passengers and pedestrians. When speed is involved, victims can suffer all types of serious injuries, including whiplash and traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, fractures, sprains and burn injuries. A victim of a speeding accident may face losing a limb or becoming paralyzed.
Obviously, being involved in a speeding accident may drastically affect a person’s life. Anyone who has been involved in a serious speeding accident may want to speak with an experienced Detroit car crash attorney who can review the case. Call today for a free, initial consultation.
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