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Tampa Speeding Accident Lawyers
Strong advocacy when speeding accidents take lives or cause serious injuries
Drivers regularly speed on the expressways, highways, and local roads that carry people throughout the Tampa, Florida, region. Speeding includes exceeding the speed limit and driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions. At MattLaw, we have 35 years of experience fighting for injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and the families of loved ones who die in speeding accidents. Our Tampa speeding lawyers hold drivers accountable for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. We settle many car accident claims because of our strong record of success in the courtroom. Call us today to assert your right to compensation.
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- Why does speeding cause accidents in Tampa?
- What causes drivers in Tampa to speed?
- What types of accidents does speeding cause?
- How do you determine that a driver was speeding?
- Who is liable for a speeding accident in Tampa?
- What injuries do victims of speeding accidents suffer in Tampa?
- Do you have a Tampa speeding accident lawyer near me?
Why does speeding cause accidents in Tampa?
According to Florida Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety statistics for 2023, speeding was the cause of the deaths of 129 drivers, 24 passengers, and 16 non-motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding contributed to 29% of all traffic deaths in 2022 – killing 12,151 people.
Speeding is dangerous for many reasons, including the following:
- Speeding cars need more time and distance to stop than cars traveling at safe speed levels.
- Drivers who speed have less time and ability to respond to emergencies.
- Speeding makes it more difficult for a driver to control their car.
- The impact of a crash is greater at higher speeds.
- Safety features such as seatbelts and airbags are less effective at higher speeds.
Cars that travel at 60 mph are traveling nearly 90 feet per second. Drivers who speed are less likely to make sound judgments each second.
What causes drivers in Tampa to speed?
At MattLaw, we hold drivers accountable when they prioritize speed over safety. The few seconds, minutes, or even hours that drivers may save by speeding are never worth the injuries or deaths that speeding causes.
Drivers in the Tampa region speed for many reasons, including the following, according to the NHTSA:
- Traffic. Many drivers speed and use other aggressive maneuvers to avoid any traffic congestion they may see ahead of them.
- Lateness. Drivers often speed to get to work on time, make an appointment, pick up their children, run errands, or get home so they can watch the Buccaneers football game or the Rays baseball game.
- Psychological comfort. Some drivers like to see how fast their car can go or just enjoy speeding for the pleasure of going fast.
- Driver intoxication. Many drivers who are drunk drive fast because alcohol affects their judgment and makes drinkers more aggressive.
- Driver distraction. Drivers who are texting, using a cellphone, or are preoccupied for any reason often fail to notice how fast they are traveling.
- Teenage driving. Many young drivers want to impress their friends while failing to appreciate the dangers of traveling fast.
What types of accidents does speeding cause?
Our Tampa speeding accident lawyers handle all types of speeding accidents. Drivers who speed often cause:
- Rear-end collisions. These accidents occur because speeding drivers fail to leave enough room to stop.
- Head-on crashes. These crashes happen because fast drivers tend to pass slow drivers by entering oncoming lanes of traffic instead of waiting for a safe time to pass.
- Broadside accidents. These collisions happen when drivers run through yellow or red lights or stop signs, causing a crash with another car or with a pedestrian/bicyclist who is using the crosswalk.
- Loss of control accidents. Drivers who speed are more likely to lose control in curves (which increases the odds of rollover) when roads are wet, when there is debris on the road, and when there are emergencies. Speeding drivers may strike various road obstructions in addition to other drivers and non-drivers.
- Many other types of single-vehicle and multiple-vehicle accidents.
How do you determine that a driver was speeding?
At MattLaw, we work with investigators and the police to help show that a driver was speeding. Our investigators examine the accident site to observe the speed limit signs and the typical traffic conditions, speak with witnesses, and inquire whether any businesses or homeowners near the accident site have video footage of the accident. The police may use radar to track the speed of a vehicle. We may also work with traffic reconstruction experts who use engineering principles, computer graphics, and other methods to show the speed of a vehicle.
Our Tampa speeding accident lawyers also question the defendants, passengers, and eyewitnesses to the accident. The questions include details about when the negligent driver began their trip, where they were going, what roads they took, and every factor that might indicate the driver was speeding.
Who is liable for a speeding accident in Tampa?
Our Tampa car accident lawyers file claims against everyone responsible for your speeding accident. The responsible parties may include:
- The driver
- The driver’s employer, such as a delivery company or a rideshare company
- The owner of the vehicle, if different from the driver, such as parents who give their teenager permission to use their car
- A seller of alcohol to a driver who was visibly intoxicated or a minor
- A manufacturer of defective car parts such as defective odometers or brakes
- The Florida Department of Transportation or other governmental agencies or entities if faulty design or road maintenance is a contributing factor such as the failure to have stop signs, stop lights, or because the speed limit should have been lower
What injuries do victims of speeding accidents suffer in Tampa?
At MattLaw, our Tampa car accident lawyers work with your doctors and our network of doctors, when necessary, to verify your injuries, determine the full range of medical care you will need, the cost of that care, and all the ways your injuries are affecting your ability to enjoy life, function, and work.
We represent speeding accident victims who have any type of severe injury, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries including paralysis
- Broken bones/fractures
- Loss of limb/traumatic amputation
- Nerve, tissue, tendon, muscle, and ligament damage
- Burn injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Whiplash
- Scarring and disfigurement
Our Tampa speeding accident lawyers also represent families when a loved one dies due to a speeding accident.
In personal injury and wrongful death cases, we demand full compensation for all your current and future financial and personal damages.
Do you have a Tampa speeding accident lawyer near me?
MattLaw meets clients in Tampa at 304 S Plant Avenue in Tampa, Florida. We conduct consultations by phone and through online video. Our lawyers will meet you away from our office if you cannot physically come to our office.
We’re here to answer all your questions and guide you through each step of the claims process.
Contact our respected Tampa speeding accident lawyers now
At MattLaw, we focus on holding drivers who speed or drive too fast for traffic conditions accountable so you can focus on maximizing your health and paying your bills. Our Tampa car accident lawyers have obtained more than $250 million for our clients. Phone us now or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle car accident claims on a contingency fee basis, which means we only receive compensation if you do. We also have an office in St. Pete Beach.