Putting the “Pedal to the Metal” Can Lead to a Deadly Virginia Car Accident
You’re late for work, so what do you do? Do you speed along the road in hope that you will be able to catch up on time?
Whether you are feeling pressured because you are going to be late arriving to the office or you just have a led foot, speeding is never the answer. Driving as if you are competing in the Indianapolis 500 could not only land you a hefty speeding ticket, it could also result in a fatal Virginia car accident.
It’s not a race
Drivers speed. It is a simple fact. Unfortunately, this driving behavior sometimes results in devastating consequences – consequences that cannot be undone. Every year, thousands of people are killed in speed-related car accidents across the country. Our state is no different. These fatal car crashes are occurring in our own neighborhoods.The Virginia Highway Safety Office keeps a close watch on the traffic accident trends throughout the state. Each year, this office releases a report highlighting facts and figures relating to collisions. The most recent report, “2010 Virginia Traffic Facts,” has brought to light the immense dangers of speeding. Let’s take a look at some of the statistics included in this report:
- 14,406 people were hurt in speed-related crashes
- 294 lost their lives because of speeding
- Nearly 60 percent of speed-related accidents occurred during the day
- More male drivers were speeding when these crashes happened than women
- Almost half of the speeding drivers were between the age of 21 and 40
- 926 drivers were speeding over 70 MPH when the crash took place
- Both injuries and deaths caused by speed-related accidents went down from 2009
Speeding is a dangerous driving behavior
It takes longer to respond to road hazards and stop a vehicle when speeding. Therefore, it is considered one of the most dangerous driving behaviors around. If you have been hurt in a Virginia car accident caused by a speeding driver, you may be entitled to compensation.There is often a lot of confusion after an accident, including your rights, the role of the insurance adjuster, what steps need to be taken and so on. To find answers to your questions, order Virginia car accident lawyer Ben Glass’s book, Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim. This guide is free to Virginia residents.
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