(562) 698-6446
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At Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP, our Whittier auto accident attorneys know that speeding endangers everyone on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last year across the U.S., 12,330 people were killed in speeding-related crashes — an 8% increase from the previous year.
Closer to home in California, the NHTSA reported, of the 3,847 total traffic fatalities throughout the state last year, 1,228 were speed-related crashes — accounting for 32% of all fatal crashes.
Our Los Angeles County car crash lawyers know that speeding is incredibly common and that very few motorists can honestly say that they have never participated in driving above the speed limit. The reality is, no matter how common it may be, or how advanced a person’s driving skills are, speeding is dangerous.
When it is the cause of a traffic collision, proving the at-fault driver was speeding, and thereby negligent, will require more than your word against theirs. In fact, the liable party’s insurance company is going to make you prove their policyholder’s speeding was the cause of the crash or it may deny your claim. We can help.
Why is Speeding So Dangerous?
When a driver is running late for an appointment, or simply trying to get to their destination faster, they may exceed the speed limit by a couple of miles per hour — or at a speed that qualifies as reckless driving.
Exceeding the speed limit is dangerous for everyone on the road because it:
- Extends the time it takes the vehicle to stop.
- Greater potential for loss of vehicle control.
- Increased degree of crash severity leading to more severe injuries.
- Increases the risk of a crash because other motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians may not be able to judge the vehicle’s distance correctly.
- Reduced the effectiveness of occupant protection equipment.
- Reduces the ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object, or an unexpected curve.
If you were injured in a speed-related auto accident in California and are unsure how to prove the other driver was speeding, contact our experienced car crash lawyers in Whittier for help today.
How Can a Hanning & Sacchetto Attorney Help Prove the Driver Who Caused My Injuries Was Speeding?
One of the major indicators of a speed-related crash is the amount of damage to both vehicles. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, speed-related collisions are more severe because even modest increases in speed cause significant increases in crash energy.
Other common forms of evidence our Whittier auto accident lawyers will investigate and procure to prove the at-fault driver was speeding may include, but are not limited to:
- Police Crash Report.
- Eyewitness Testimony.
- Skid Marks.
- Road Debris.
- Dash Cams, Traffic Recordings, or Other Video Footage.
- Onboard Electronic Devices.
Contact Our Experienced Car Attorneys in Whittier, California Today
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a collision with a speeding driver, contact our Whittier car accident attorneys today by calling (562) 698-6446 to schedule a free consultation. We can help you understand your legal rights Anthony R. Frazetti, Esq., and options to pursue the best outcome for your unique personal injury case.
