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Speeding continues to threaten safety of Florida drivers

On Behalf of | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog

Speeding is one of the most common dangerous driving habits. Almost every driver is guilty of driving too fast at some point, but there are times when increased speed is a direct threat to the safety and well-being of every person on the road. In fact, speeding is one of the leading causes for car accidents in Florida and across the country.

Over the last few years, the United States has seen an increased number of car accident fatalities. While many of these deaths are related to the rapid increase in distracted driving, experts also believe that speed deserves part of the blame. A recent study from the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that speed is a factor in a significant number of auto collisions that result in a fatality.

What you should know about this growing problem

The recent study from the National Transportation Safety Board studied accident statistics from 2005 to 2014. The results indicated that speeding is extremely hazardous. Consider the following statistics and facts:

  • Speed was a factor in as many as 31 percent of all fatal accidents from 2005 to 2014.
  • From 2005 to 2014, the number of people killed by speeding drivers was almost equal to the number of people who died as a result of drunk driving.
  • Speed greatly increases the likelihood that a person will be in a car accident, and it greatly increases the chances that the accident will be severe.

Like the problem of drunk driving or distracted driving, you know that it is difficult for authorities and law enforcement to effectively combat the problem of speeding. Enforcement is key, whether that is through cameras, tickets, police monitoring or steep fines for speeding drivers.

It may seem difficult to effectively combat the problem of speeding, but you can hold speeding drivers accountable for their actions. If speed played a role in the accident that left you injured, you have the right to seek compensation through a civil claim.

When speeding causes you harm

Victims of speed have the right to hold liable parties accountable through a civil claim. You do not have to suffer alone after a speed-related accident, but you can seek rightful recovery for your losses.

From recovering your accident-related expenses to seeking compensation for your pain and suffering, you do not have to walk through this process alone. You can seek an evaluation of your case as soon as possible after your accident, which can help you understand your options for legal action.

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