Whether a driver is late to work, an inexperienced driver, or simply impatient during the morning commute, speed has always been a problem in Nevada. According to recent statistics, excessive speed contributed to over 30 percent of all traffic-related fatalities in Nevada in one recent year, and a staggering 38 percent in another recent year. Despite repeated warnings, posted speed limits, and increased highway patrols, thousands of drivers continue to drive at unsafe speeds every day. As drivers, it’s important to understand how speed can influence an accident and what you can do to stay safe on the roads.
If you have already been involved in a serious car crash, speaking to an experienced auto incident attorney can help you determine all your available options.
When someone chooses to ignore the posted speed limit, they are selfishly putting the lives of other drivers at risk. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), speeding increases the likelihood of an accident, as well as the severity of injuries sustained as a result of the accident.
A closer look reveals:
Many people associate speeding simply with driving over the speed limit. While this accounts for a large percentage of speeding accidents, driving too fast for road conditions is also a serious problem. All drivers have a duty to adjust their speed to account for changing road conditions. Some of these changes include:
Accidents involving high levels of speed can have devastating consequences. If you believe that speed was a factor in your accident, the other driver may owe you both punitive and actual damages. Because of this, it is not uncommon for the other driver to deny that he or she was driving above the speed limit. Thankfully, many tools can determine whether the other driver was speeding, including:
Unfortunately, most of us come across speeders every day. Knowing this, you can take steps to reduce the likelihood of an accident. As always, the best way to stay safe on the road is to practice defensive driving. If you see someone who is driving too fast, be prepared to react. If another driver approaches you with excessive speed from behind, move over to allow the driver to pass, if possible. If you are driving on a one-lane road, you may need to pull to the side of the road, if you can safely do so. If the driver is in front of you, increase the distance between you and the other driver, if possible.
Reporting dangerous drivers can help save lives. If you believe that another driver’s speed poses a danger to other drivers, pull over and call the police.
Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers
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11441 Allerton Park Dr #100
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: 702-684-6900
Fax: 702-382-9798
Downtown Location
626 S 10th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-382-9797
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Henderson Location
9230 S Eastern Ave #155
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Phone: 702-463-2900
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Reno Location
1320 E Plumb Lane Ste A
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-600-6000
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Joseph L. Benson II, and Ben J. Bingham, Personal Injury Attorneys
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