Cleveland Speeding Accident Lawyer
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Speeding remains one of the leading causes of car accidents in the country. That’s because speeding drivers have far less time to react to other drivers on the road. And since speeding drivers are going so fast, injuries in such accidents are often much more severe.
Knowing what to do after a speeding accident might be confusing. You might think that all you have to do is contact the police and they’ll take care of everything. But the reality is police officers only care about determining who caused a crash, not how much money you receive for your accident-related expenses.
That’s why you need an experienced legal team on your side, looking out for your best interests. That’s why you need Merriman Legal, LLC, the Cleveland car accident law firm you can trust to make things right.
How many accidents are caused by speeding?
Speeding is a major contributor to road accidents, causing a significant number of fatalities and injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding accounts for nearly one-third of all fatalities on our roads. The same is true in Ohio, where at least 1 out of 4 fatal car accidents are caused by speeding drivers each year on average. Excessive speed reduces a driver's ability to react to sudden changes in traffic conditions, significantly increases the stopping distance required, and magnifies the severity of accidents.
How does speeding cause accidents?
Speeding accidents are often linked to some of the most common – and most severe – car accidents we handle at our law firm. These accidents include:
- Head-on collisions (especially on city streets or rural roads without dividers)
- T-bone accidents (speeding drivers often run red lights and crash into other cars)
- Rollover accidents (speeding drivers often lose control of vehicle or crash into other cars)
- Asleep at the wheel accidents (drivers who fall asleep at the wheel often crash into other cars without slowing down)
Whatever type of speeding accident you’re dealing with, our legal team can help you hold the other driver accountable for his or her actions.
How to prove someone was speeding
Proving that someone was speeding in Ohio for an accident involves several key elements:
- Witness statements: Eyewitnesses who saw the accident occur can provide important information about the speed of the vehicles involved.
- Police report: The responding law enforcement officer will document details of the accident, which may more than often include estimated speeds of the driver who caused your accident.
- Skid marks and debris: Physical evidence like skid marks, debris patterns, and damage to the vehicles are clues that can help uncover estimated speeds.
- Traffic camera footage: If an accident occurs in an area with traffic cameras, the footage can be examined to determine the speed of the vehicles involved.
- Accident reconstruction experts: Professionals who specialize in accident reconstruction may be consulted to provide expert analysis of the approximate speeds.
Understanding your rights
The biggest obstacle people face in speeding accidents is the other driver often denies driving excessively fast. Fortunately, our experienced attorneys know how to find the facts that prove that the other driver was speeding and that speed was a contributing factor in your crash.
We know how to analyze accident reports. We frequently visit the scene of a crash in search of evidence of speeding. We often consult with accident reconstruction experts. We leave no stone unturned in pursuit of justice.
We also know how to negotiate with insurance companies, which are often the biggest obstacles for injury victims obtaining the compensation they rightfully deserve for their accident. And if they refuse to cooperate, we’re prepared to take them to court to demand the compensation you deserve. Contact us and make my team your team.
