Spotlight: High Speed Crashes On the Highways in Alabama

High Speed Crashes On the Highway

People regularly speed on Alabama highways. In many cases, drivers reach dangerously high speeds as they weave in and out of traffic, trying to rush to their destination without any regard for the safety of others. 

Unfortunately, speeding can often lead to very serious accidents, resulting in equally serious injuries. The faster the speed of a moving car when getting into an accident, the higher the risk of serious injuries to those involved. Fortunately, in many cases, people who are injured by speeding drivers can recover compensation for their injuries.

The Dangers of Speeding

Speeding drivers put others at risk because at higher rates of speed, it is less likely they will be able to adjust or brake in time to avoid a collision or obstacle. A speeding driver who quickly approaches someone from behind may not be able to slow down enough to avoid rear-ending the slower moving car ahead of them, which might cause the car in front to spiral out of control. Furthermore, if a car in front of the speeding driver suddenly changes lanes, the speeder may be going too fast to be able to swerve or otherwise maneuver around to avoid slamming into the slower car.

A recent study revealed that Alabama's most speed-prone drivers are ages sixteen to nineteen years old. This also means they are inexperienced drivers who may not know what to do if they lose control of their vehicle. 

Your Rights after a Speed-Related Accident

Speeding drivers are negligent or reckless, which means the law holds them liable for any harm they cause. If you suffered injuries in a speed-related crash, you have the right to seek compensation from the at-fault driver for:

• Medical bills 
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Future losses
• Permanent injuries

If the driver was engaging in a highly dangerous act, such as street racing, they might even be liable for punitive damages. 

Your first step following an accident should be getting the medical care you need. Then, learn about your legal rights by consulting with a Montgomery car accident attorney. We hold drivers who speed and violate the law accountable for their actions, and we know how to prove liability and damages in your injury claim. Whether your claim settles or goes to court, we are fighting to protect your rights. 

Call Us Today to Speak with a Montgomery Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one was injured or killed by a speeding driver in Alabama, never wait to discuss your legal options with a car accident attorney. We always seek the maximum possible compensation in every case, even if it means heading to civil court to file a lawsuit. 

At Luck Law, we have helped many Alabama residents obtain financial compensation from at-fault speeding drivers for the accidents they caused and injuries and losses that resulted. Contact us today for a consultation about a potential personal injury claim. We are available online or by calling us at 334.262.5455.