Conroe Speeding Accident Lawyers
Montgomery Texas attorney gets compensation from dangerous drivers
Speeding is unfortunately common on highways in Montgomery County, Texas, such as on I-45, FM 2854 and SH 105. It is a major cause of avoidable accidents, and high-speed collisions make serious and even fatal injuries more likely. If you are injured or have lost a loved one in a crash, the Conroe speeding accident lawyers of Hope and Causey, P.C. are ready to fight to win you the damages you deserve.
How speeding causes serious accidents in Conroe
Speeding changes the physics of driving so that mistakes behind the wheel are far more dangerous. Here are the main ways accidents can result:
- Reduced reaction time — When traveling faster, there is less time to notice and respond to hazards such as curves ahead or obstructions in the road.
- Longer stopping distance — Braking distance increases with velocity. At higher speeds, even slamming the brakes may not prevent a collision. Wet or uneven roads make this even worse.
- Loss of vehicle control — Speed reduces traction and stability, making it possible to skid during turns, hydroplane in rain or overcorrect and spin out.
- Reduced ability to steer safely — At high speeds, small steering adjustments become exaggerated. This makes lane changes riskier and evasive maneuvers more likely to fail.
- Misjudging road conditions — Speeding on poorly maintained roads, in rain or snow or in construction zones increases the chances of an accident.
- Likelihood of losing awareness — Speeding is often accompanied by distracted driving and risk taking, such as tailgating and weaving through traffic.
The other major result of speeding is increased crash severity. The force in a crash is proportional to speed. A crash at 70 mph is more than twice as violent as one at 35 mph.
Determining fault in Conroe speeding accident claims
Every motorist has a duty to obey the traffic laws, including speed limits. Speeding may therefore be considered negligence per se, making the speeder liable to anyone injured in a resulting crash. A speeding citation is prima facie evidence of fault. Other evidence includes police reports, witness statements, skid marks, traffic camera footage and vehicle tracking data.
Common injuries in high-speed collisions across Conroe
Speeding accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, internal injuries and long-term mobility issues. The higher the speed of a vehicle involved in an accident, the more severe injuries are likely to be. Motorcycle crashes due to speeding are often catastrophic or fatal.
Compensation available for Conroe speeding accident victims
You may be entitled to damages for your medical bills, lost wages, reduced future earning capacity, long-term care needs and pain and suffering. We will seek to maximize the damages the jury awards.
Investigating speeding-related crashes in Conroe
A key to winning damages for injuries is a thorough investigation of the accident. We will gather black box data from each vehicle involved, review roadway conditions, interview witnesses and retain accident reconstruction experts as needed. Once a lawsuit is filed, we use the court discovery process to obtain documents and information from the defendant.
Contact a skilled Texas personal injury attorney about your speeding accident case
Hope and Causey, P.C. in Conroe represents people hurt in collisions in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. Call 936-441-4673 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.
