Speeding Accidents Atlanta, GA

Speeding is dangerous, whether you’re flying down I-20 or I-75 or trying to zip through slower commuter traffic on Peachtree Street. In an accident where excessive speed plays a role, the speeding driver is usually liable for the wreck and any injury they cause.

Sadly, accidents in which high speeds play a role are some of the most serious, often life-threatening or fatal. Injuries from head trauma and brain damage to internal bleeding, broken bones, and permanent back and spine damage are common. Recovery after a serious wreck is uncertain, long, and painful.

If you’ve been a victim in an Atlanta, GA speeding accident, you have the right to demand compensation for your losses from the at-fault speeding driver. Although the fault for these types of collisions is usually clear, many cases quickly get complex. A skilled Atlanta, GA car accident lawyer from Council & Associates, LLC, can sort through the evidence and build a strong case for full compensation on your behalf. Call us today for a free consultation.

The Dangers Of Atlanta Speeding Accidents

Why is speeding so dangerous?

Cars traveling above 45 mph transfer significant force into objects when they collide, whether it’s another vehicle, someone on a bike, or a stationary object like a light pole or guard rail. When two cars are traveling at high rates of speed and collide, the force at which they collide is even greater. When that force is transferred to the bodies of the car’s occupants, it causes severe, life-changing injury.

Speeding is also dangerous because it makes it more difficult to gauge how quickly an oncoming car will arrive at a certain place, such as an intersection. A car turning may anticipate an oncoming driver taking 10 seconds to reach the intersection—plenty of time to make the turn safely—but if the driver is speeding, then they arrive at the intersection faster, and boom! They hit the turning car.

Liability And Compensation After A Serious Car Crash

Speeding is breaking the law, and a speeding driver is usually considered a negligent, sometimes reckless, driver. In Atlanta speeding accident cases, the speeding driver is usually assigned the majority of liability.

The victim has the right to claim compensation for their losses from the wreck, including:

• All necessary medical care, hospital stays, and surgery
• Prescription medications and durable medical equipment
• Physical or occupational therapy to recover
• Lost wages and loss of earning potential from work
• Property damage, including the cost of preparing or replacing the damaged vehicle
• Pain and suffering from your injuries
• Emotional trauma; many people develop anxiety or PTSD after a wreck
• Diminished quality of life

Our attorney can help you claim fair compensation for all these losses by negotiating a settlement or taking your case to trial.

Client-Focused Advocacy From Experienced Atlanta Car Accident Lawyers

Have you been hurt in a car accident caused by a speeding driver? We can help you. Council & Associates, LLC, is a strong legal team of skilled Atlanta car accident attorneys with decades of combined experience litigating even the toughest Atlanta speeding accidents. We’re ready to put our experience and resources to work for you—contact us today for a free consultation.