Virginia Beach Speeding Accident Lawyers

Virginia speeding accident lawyers help victims injured by drivers who exceed the limit

Of all the rules of the road, the speed limit seems to be the one that drivers disregard most readily. Despite the fact that speeding increases the likelihood of a crash and its severity, motorists often treat speed limits as suggestions rather than mandates. If you have been injured in a collision caused by a speeding motorist, the law is on your side, but you still need the facts to support your case. The Virginia Beach speeding accident lawyers at Ernest Law Group, PLC can help. We thoroughly investigate high-speed accidents to determine causation, then work tirelessly to hold the at-fault driver accountable.

Why is speeding so dangerous?

It’s simple physics. Speeding reduces the reaction time that drivers need to avoid a collision. It also increases the amount of time and distance required to stop the vehicle. Further, a higher rate of speed amplifies the force of a collision, causing greater damage to property and more serious injury to people. Moreover, speeding adds to the likelihood of a multi-car accident.

Risk factors that contribute to speeding accidents in Virginia

What factors are more likely to cause a driver to speed? Younger drivers can get caught up in the excitement of high speed and may not be mature enough to regulate their emotions. Drivers of any age might not notice their foot has gotten heavy and they’ve begun to accelerate to an unsafe speed. Then there are road-rage drivers, who take driving incidents personally and use intimidation to strike back at perceived offenders. Additionally, there are drivers who indulge in drugs and alcohol to the extent that their perception becomes impaired.

Top reasons Virginia drivers speed

Drivers who speed deliberately always have an excuse. The most popular include:

• Being late to their destination
• Being unaware of the speed limit
• Only trying to keep up with traffic

Inexperienced drivers might not fully appreciate the power of their vehicle’s engine. Not only do they travel too fast, but they are unable to control the vehicle at that high speed. There are also chronic speeders who will honestly admit they just get a kick out of making their car go fast.

Virginia Beach speeding accident lawyers make a thorough investigation

Our firm consults accident reconstruction experts with extensive experience in high-speed crashes. They take a scientific approach to ascertain exactly who and what caused the crash, helping us to assemble the evidence necessary to prove your case. We also interview potential witnesses whose recollection of events might help determine liability.

What is a Virginia speeding accident claim worth?

If a court finds that a speeding driver caused your accident, you are entitled to a range of personal injury damages that can include compensation for:

• Present and future medical expenses
• Present and future lost income and lost employment benefits
• Physical pain and mental suffering
• Property damage
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of bodily function
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of consortium

However, Virginia is one of the few states that still has a contributory negligence law. This means that if you were negligent in any way and your negligence contributed even 1 percent towards causing the accident, you cannot collect damages. 

One form of negligence, not wearing a seatbelt, will not prevent you from recovering damages. Although not wearing a seatbelt violates Virginia law, evidence of the violation is not admissible in court.

Contact a skilled Virginia attorney for a speeding driver accident consultation

Ernest Law Group, PLC represents clients throughout the Hampton Roads area who have been injured by speeding drivers. Please call 757-289-2499 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Virginia Beach office.