Speeding Accidents

Have you been injured in a car accident caused by a driver who was speeding in Boston, Bristol County, Norfolk County, or elsewhere in Massachusetts?  Rightful Legal is here to help you recover from your injuries and obtain fair compensation for the damages you have suffered.

Speeding, meaning driving faster than the posted speed limit or too fast for road conditions, is an unfortunately common form of negligence, and it makes crashes more likely and more dangerous.  According to the National Safety Council, speeding is a significant cause of car crash injuries and death.  It increases stopping distance, decreases the time a driver has to react to dangerous conditions, and makes safety measures like guardrails less effective.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration considers speeding to be a form of aggressive driving and warns that speeding is involved in approximately one-third of fatal motor vehicle accidents in the U.S., year after year.

Massachusetts Car Crash Law Firm Rightful Legal represents the victims of speeding accidents.  Managing Attorney Tracy Paulsen has over 15 years of experience in Massachusetts personal injury claims, and she is ready to leverage her skills and experience to Fight for Your Rights.  If you have been injured as a passenger or a driver in a car crash caused (wholly or partially) by a speeding driver, Rightful Legal can help you obtain the maximum possible compensation for your injuries.  

We are passionate about obtaining justice for each and every one of our clients from the negligent drivers who have hurt them.  The team at Rightful Legal knows that being injured in a car crash is life-changing.  We want to help you understand your next steps and legal rights following your accident so that you can make the best choices possible for yourself and your family.

Reach out now to Attorney Paulsen and her team to protect your speeding accident injury claim and make sure that you do not miss your opportunity to be compensated for your injuries.  We offer free, confidential, no-obligation consultation, and we do not get paid unless we win your case.

Why Do Drivers Speed?

Speeding is a dangerous and negligent choice.  Nevertheless, numerous drivers choose to speed every day, endangering themselves and everyone else on the road with them.  Common reasons for speeding include:

  • Running late.  Drivers may have too much to do or be late due to other circumstances, and they attempt to make up the time by driving faster.
  • Traffic.  Relatedly, drivers may feel that traffic is putting them too far behind, and they may speed to try to get around it or to reach their destination more quickly.
  • Anonymity.  Drivers may feel shielded by the relative privacy of being in a vehicle and make irresponsible choices, disregarding safety and the law.
  • Distraction.  Drivers may be texting, eating, or simply not paying attention.  They may not notice they are speeding up or that the speed limit has changed.

Why is Speeding Dangerous?

As driving speed increases, so does risk.  This is due to a number of factors.  Some of these are:

  • Decreased ability to steer safely around curves and obstacles
  • Increased likelihood of losing control of the vehicle
  • More distance needed to come to a complete stop
  • Reduced effectiveness of safety equipment
  • Inability of others to accurately judge how far you are away and how quickly you will approach them

These factors, when taken together, mean that speeding leads to more accidents.  What’s more, speeding accidents are often more severe than accidents in which all vehicles are driving at a safe speed.  Accidents caused by a speeding driver can lead to devastating injuries, including death.

What Other Risk Factors Make Speeding More Dangerous?

Speeding alone is dangerous and can cause serious accidents.  Certain other conditions can increase the risk of speeding even more.

The National Safety Council indicates that the age of the driver is one risk factor that makes speeding more dangerous.  Younger drivers are  at a greater risk of a speeding crash becoming fatal than with older drivers.

Another risk factor is driver sex.  Male drivers of all ages are more likely to be involved in fatal speeding crashes than are female drivers.  Young male drivers pose a particular risk.

Road conditions such as darkness, precipitation, ice, or loose substrate make speeding more dangerous than it would be on a safer road.  Driving too fast for conditions is a common and dangerous form of speeding that increases the risk of accidents, injury, and death.

Alcohol use is correlated with speeding, especially in younger drivers.  Drunk driving accidents frequently involve speeding and are extremely life threatening.

What Can You Expect to Recover from a  Speeding Accident Injury Lawsuit?

At Rightful Legal, our close-knit team has the time and dedication to devote individualized attention to every client.  Unlike impersonal large personal injury firms, we are just the right size, to offer you the personalized guidance and bring value to your case to obtain fair compensation for your losses.  Attorney Paulsen and her team of dedicated personal injury attorneys will fight to ensure your claim is not undervalued.  We can assist you in calculating your damages, from quantifiable  financial losses like medical bills and lost income, to more subjective losses like pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.  

Rightful Legal knows how to accurately evaluate your claim and document your damages, enabling the insurance adjuster or court to compensate the full extent of your losses rather than lowballing you and leaving you undercompensated.

The damages you can recover depend on the specific details of your injuries and the speeding accident that caused them. These factors can include the severity of your injuries, your age, how the speeding accident has affected your earning power, whether you were partially at fault in the accident, how the speeding accident has affected your health, and your income.  

Contact Rightful Legal today to discuss the factors affecting the potential valuation of  speeding car crash case during a free consultation.

Possible types of damages that may be available in a speeding accident personal injury claim include:

  • Lost wages (both past and future)
  • Medical expenses (both past and future) 
  • Costs of transportation to and from medical care
  • Permanent partial or permanent total disability
  • Compensation for psychological injuries
  • Compensation for cognitive disability
  • Pain and suffering
  • Reduced earning power
  • Disfigurement
  • Wrongful death
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of enjoyment of intimate relationships

This is not an exhaustive list, and not every type of damage is available in every speeding accident case.

What Kind of Injuries Result from Speeding Accidents?

In speeding accidents, the collision occurs at a high velocity, exerting a great deal of force on the vehicles and the people inside them.  This can lead to devastating injuries.  If you were injured in a speeding accident, you may be experiencing:

  • Concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Whiplash injury
  • Broken bones
  • Injured shoulders or knees
  • Psychological injuries
  • Bruises, contusions, and lacerations
  • Back and spine injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Organ damage and soft tissue injuries
  • Burns
  • Death

At Rightful Legal, we know that speeding accident injuries can prevent you from working, enjoying your normal life, and caring for your family.  We want to help you obtain the compensation you need to recover physically, emotionally, and financially.

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a speeding driver, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages caused by the crash.  In cases where a loved one was killed in a speeding accident, compensation for wrongful death may be available.

You must act quickly on your speeding collision injury claim.  In Massachusetts, there is a strict deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits.  Generally, you have three years from the date your injuries are discovered (which is usually the same day as your accident) to take legal action.  Missing this deadline means losing your right to seek compensation forever, so it is critical to take action on your case as possible.  Reaching out for legal help right away will also ensure the best possible opportunity to collect and preserve the evidence necessary to support your claim.

At Rightful Legal, we know how traumatic it can be to suffer injuries or lose a loved one because of another driver’s negligent choice to speed.  Attorney Tracy Paulsen and her team are committed to helping clients in a complex and often grueling legal process, offering compassionate support, personalized counsel, and fierce advocacy every step of the way so you can prioritize your healing and getting your life back. .

We work with individuals and families throughout Bristol County, Plymouth County, Boston, and throughout Massachusetts who have been impacted by injuries caused by speeding accidents.  Our legal team will investigate the speeding collision, gather strong evidence to support your case, and fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.  We know how to navigate Massachusetts motor vehicle accident claims and deal with automobile insurance companies, who often ignore the real impact of your injuries on your life and your family.  We are committed to getting you a fair settlement and we will fight the insurance company in court if they are undervaluing your case .

You Only Pay if We Win Your Case. Reach out to us now for a free, confidential consultation to share your speeding accident story, understand your legal rights, get to know our firm, and decide on the best next steps for you and your loved ones.

Text or Call Our Attorney Paulsen Directly at 617-821-5856. You can also reach out to our passionate Massachusetts Speeding Accident Victim Lawyers Online Today. 

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