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Speeding
New York City Car Accident Lawyers
Speeding is when a driver operates a motor vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit or travels too fast for what the road, traffic, or weather conditions will allow for under the circumstances.
Driving too fast endangers the lives and safety of others on our streets and roadways. A speeder is careless in the operation of the automobile and is subject to civil liability if an accident results in injury to another person.
Almost one-third of all traffic fatalities are related to excessive speed. According to the Federal Highway Administration, almost 50 percent of speeding-related fatalities occur on collector roads with speed limits of 55 mph or less and local roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. The Interstate System has the best safety record and the lowest fatality rate of all road classes.
In 2010, there were 335 speed-related traffic fatalities throughout New York State. In the same year, 7 people were killed in Manhattan in an accident involving speeding, 11 in the Bronx, and 14 in Brooklyn.
Speeding or traveling too fast for prevailing road or traffic conditions can be a contributing factor in a variety of New York car crashes, including:
Safe Driver Tips
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee offers Safe Driver Tips to help make our roads and highways a safer place.
Stay focused on the road and your surroundings. Never drive distracted. Do not use your cell phone or any electronic device while driving. If there is an emergency, safely pull off of the road or into a “Texting Zone” before using your devices. Avoid arguments and stressful or emotional conversations with passengers. Avoid eating or grooming while driving. Be sure children are properly and safely restrained. Properly secure pets in a pet carrier or portable kennel. Drive sober. Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs and discourage others from doing so.
Injured in a New York City Auto Collision Caused by a Speeding Driver?
If you have been hurt in a New York car accident caused by a speeder, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side.
The insurance company for the wrongdoer will fight to deny and defeat your claim every step of the way.
We fight even harder to ensure that they are not successful and that you get the just compensation you deserve.
Our team of lawyers and investigators will seek to hold the wrongdoer accountable for the damages caused to you. With our years of experience, we know how to aggressively and professionally assert your claim to ensure that you get the maximum compensation you are entitled to for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
We know the law and how to counter the tactics the other side will try to use against you. We prepare every case for trial. This gives us the edge in obtaining settlements that may not otherwise have been obtainable. Our job is to protect you. We have the experience it takes to get the job done.
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