We have all been driving on I-4 and see cars flying by, weaving in and out of traffic. Everyone seems to be in a hurry, rushing through neighborhoods, going well over the speed limit. Then out of nowhere, one of these speeding vehicles hits you! It can be overwhelming and even life changing.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident with injuries, it is important to contact the experienced law office of James P. Kelley, committed to helping you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries. Including any cost associated with your injury, such as loss wages, pain and suffering.
One of the biggest factors contributing to car accidents in Orlando is exceeding the speed limit. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration speed related traffic crashes have an annual economic cost of over $40 billion dollars. It is also responsible for 30 percent of all traffic fatalities. This number seems to be increasing every year.
A new safety study “NTSB Aims to Reduce Speeding Related Crashes”, reveals there is a very complex relationship between speed and traffic accidents, which are affected by several factors. Speed increases the risk of being involved in a crash and the severity of the injuries. Though drivers understand speeding is a safety threat, it is still a common driving behavior.
“You can’t tackle our rising epidemic of roadway deaths without tackling speeding,” said the Acting Chairman of the NTSB, Robert L. Sumwalt said. “and you can’t tackle speeding without the most current research. Speed kills. This study examines how it kills and what actions can be taken to save lives and prevent speeding-related crashes.”
Sumwalt also said, “Every mile an hour that you increase by, you’re increasing your likelihood of a crash.”
If you’ve been in a traffic accident due to a speeding or affective driver and struggling to recover compensation, contact Attorney James P. Kelley.
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