Speeding continues to be one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in Clearwater, Florida. Exceeding safe speeds increases the chance of a car accident. It also increases the risk of severe injuries.
The Clearwater speeding accident lawyers of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers have over 75 years of experience handling personal injury claims. Since 1996, we have recovered more than $100 million for injury victims. We will work diligently to recover the maximum compensation available for your accident claim.
Contact our law firm in Clearwater today to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers at (727) 787-2500.
How Our Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help if A Speeding Driver Causes an Accident
At Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, our attorneys are Board Certified Civil Trial Attorneys who are passionate about fighting for the legal rights of accident victims. If you are injured in a traffic accident in Clearwater, FL, our legal team is here to help you.
You do not need to deal with insurance adjusters, investigators, and defense attorneys on your own. You can have an experienced team of personal injury lawyers in Clearwater fighting to get you the money you deserve for an accident claim.
When you hire our legal team, you can expect us to:
- Investigate your claim to gather evidence and identify the parties liable for your injuries
- Protect you from aggressive insurance tactics used to undervalue your claim
- Work with your physicians to document the severity of your injuries
- Calculate the full value of your claim based on your damages
- File insurance claims and aggressively negotiate maximum settlements
- Prepare and file a personal injury lawsuit if the insurance provider refuses to negotiate a fair settlement
We handle all aspects of your injury claim so you can focus on recovering from your injuries. Call us today to request your free consultation with a Clearwater personal injury attorney.
How Common Are Speeding Accidents?
During 2018, a quarter of the people who died in traffic accidents were involved in accidents involving at least one speeding driver. Almost 9,400 people were killed in speeding crashes that year in the United States. Thousands of more people were seriously injured because of speeding drivers.
There were 401,867 automobile crashes in Florida in 2019. Speeding and aggressive driving caused at least 384 deaths and over 12,000 injuries.
Pinellas County reported 17,078 traffic accidents in 2019. There were 207 fatal traffic crashes and 7,156 injury crashes. Speeding was likely involved in up to a quarter of the crashes, based on past figures from nationwide statistics.
What Are Common Causes of a Speeding Accident?
A driver exceeds safe speeds for many reasons. A driver may speed because they are running late or they are impatient. Some people merely like driving fast because they are thrill-seekers, or they might not believe speeding increases the risk for traffic accidents.
Traffic flow may be another reason for speeding. Heavy traffic and traffic jams slow traffic. Drivers may speed to “make up time once they get out of traffic.
Drivers can avoid speeding accidents by obeying the speed limit for streets in Clearwater. They can also receive real time traffic information and traffic updates to allow them to adjust their route to avoid heavy traffic.
Common Types of Injuries Caused by Speeding Accidents
The injuries caused by speeding accidents can be life-threatening. Speeding drivers cause head-on crashes by crossing the center lane and running red lights. These types of speeding accidents have a high risk of fatalities.
Injuries caused by speeding crashes include:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Internal organ damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Back and neck injuries
- Amputations and loss of limbs
- Soft tissue injuries and nerve damage
Some victims may recover entirely from their injuries. However, there are cases in which the victims sustain permanent disabling conditions because of the accident injuries. They may be out of work permanently, or they may be unable to earn the same income as they did before the accident.
Seeking medical treatment immediately after an accident is in your best interest. Prompt medical treatment helps you protect your health. However, it also helps you build a stronger personal injury case.
Delays in medical care can hurt your case. Report all symptoms to your doctor immediately. What you consider minor aches and pains could be symptoms of a severe injury.
Who is Liable for a Speeding Accident?
Negligent drivers who cause car accidents can be liable for the damage sustained by victims. For example, suppose a speeding driver caused a collision. In that case, the speeding driver could be liable for the victim’s injuries, medical bills, loss of income, and other damages.
However, proving that a driver was speeding might not be sufficient to prove negligence and win a personal injury claim. You need to prove that the driver caused the crash. For instance, you might have eyewitnesses or a video from a traffic camera that shows the driver running the red light.
Only after proving that the other driver was responsible for causing the collision can you demand payment for damages.
How Long Do I Have To File a Claim After a Florida Speeding Accident?
Florida’s statute of limitations only gives you two years from the date of your accident to file your negligence lawsuit.
This deadline used to be four years, but the law was updated on March 24, 2023 to lessen the time you have to file. Accordingly, if your speeding accident occurred after 3/24/23, you have two years to take legal action.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Car Accident Attorneys in Clearwater
Our Clearwater speeding accident attorneys work to gather evidence proving the other driver caused the crash. Negligent drivers need to be held accountable for the damages they cause. Let us work to get justice for you.
Call our office now to schedule your free consultation with a Clearwater speeding accident lawyer.
Our law firm handles all types of car accident cases involving:
- Multi-Vehicle Crashes
- Parking Lot Accidents
- Rear-end Crashes
- Rollover Accidents
- Single Vehicle Accidents
- Uninsured Motorist Claims in Clearwater, FL
