Speeding Accidents

Experienced Car Crash Lawyers Assisting Victims in Schaumburg and Wheaton

Speeding is not only one of the most common traffic violations; it is also one of the most dangerous. Speeding accidents can result in serious injuries and even death. If you or someone you know was hurt in a speeding accident that was not your fault, you may be able to recover compensation for your harm. At Therman Law Offices, our Wheaton and Schaumburg car accident attorneys can investigate the circumstances of your accident and help you figure out your next steps. We understand that the last thing that you want to handle after an accident is a lawsuit, and you should not go through the process alone.

Speeding is a contributing factor in a number of Illinois car accidents. A driver speeds when they race, drive too fast for the road or weather conditions, or exceed the posted speed limit. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 35,092 people died in traffic accidents in 2015. The data show that almost one in three fatalities involved drunk drivers or speeding. The Illinois Department of Transportation reports that there were 95,783 speed-related crashes in Illinois in 2014, of which 295 resulted in fatalities and 21,003 resulted in injuries. In fact, the data show that Illinois experienced a 14.6 percent increase in speed-related crashes that year, when compared to a previous four-year average.

Speeding is a serious problem because it can reduce a driver’s ability to react and stop the vehicle. It can cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle and put everyone on the road at risk of harm. If you were injured in an accident caused by a speeding driver, you can likely recover damages through a negligence claim. Negligence takes place when a person causes injuries or death by failing to act in a prudent manner. In order to establish negligence, the plaintiff must show that the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, the defendant breached the duty owed to the plaintiff by speeding, and the defendant’s breach (i.e., speeding) was the proximate cause of the accident and the plaintiff’s resulting injuries and damages.