What Are Common Causes of Speeding Accidents in St. Louis?
What Are Common Causes of Speeding Accidents in St. Louis?
Speeding is a form of aggressive or reckless driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020 53 percent of drivers in fatal speeding crashes were not wearing a seat belt, and 35 percent of drivers were men between 15-20 years old. That may suggest that "thrill-seeking," or a general penchant for recklessness, is behind many of the crashes. Other reasons someone may make the irresponsible decision to speed include:
- They are running late
- There is congested traffic, causing them to become impatient
- They like to drive aggressively
- They are driving a long way
- They simply did not notice how fast they were going
Whatever reason someone chose to speed, it does not justify their decision to disregard the rules and harm you. Call Burger Law's aggressive and dedicated car accident lawyers in St. Louis to hold them accountable.
Why is Speeding so Dangerous?
Why is Speeding so Dangerous?
Speeding affects somebody's ability to drive safely and react to the road, and increases the risk of injury in a variety of ways:
- It increases the likelihood of someone losing control of their vehicle
- Protective equipment like airbags and seatbelts are less effective
- The likelihood of rollover accidents is increased
- The driver's reaction time is greatly diminished
- There is dramatically reduced stopping distance between other vehicles
- Because more force is applied, the damage and resulting injuries can be much more severe
Speed limits are set in place by local and state governments for a reason. Exceeding them puts everybody in danger.
Who is Liable for My Speeding Accident Injuries in St. Louis, Missouri?
Who is Liable for My Speeding Accident Injuries in St. Louis, Missouri?
If someone was speeding and injured you, they are liable for your injuries. Speeding is a violation of both the Missouri Revised Statutes and Illinois Compiled Statutes. Under the legal doctrine of negligence per se, anyone who injures you while breaking a statute is automatically at fault for your injuries.
That means that you and your St. Louis car accident lawyer do not have to prove that the other driver was negligent. You just have to prove that they caused the accident, for example, by losing control of their vehicle, and that the accident caused your injury. The speeding accident lawyers of Burger Law have over 30 years of experience investigating these claims and proving how speeding drivers caused accidents.
In some cases, there may be other liable parties. For example, you may have a product liability claim against a vehicle manufacturer if the other driver was speeding because their brakes stopped working.
What Are Common Speeding Accident Injuries in St. Louis, MO?
What Are Common Speeding Accident Injuries in St. Louis, MO?
Because of the added force involved, speeding accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, sometimes with life-long consequences and even death. Some of the terrible injuries that can occur in a speeding accident include:
Our St. Louis speeding accident lawyers cannot make your injuries go away, but we can ensure that you get a sense of justice and that you receive compensation for every way your injuries have affected you. If your worst nightmare struck and a speeding accident led to the death of a loved one, we can help you file a wrongful death claim.