Harrisburg Speeding Accident Lawyers
Out on the streets and highways, there are a number of factors that are out of a driver’s control. The weather, the behavior of other drivers, and the maintenance of the road are all beyond the power of a driver to do anything about. But one element of traffic safety that every driver has the capacity to manage is the speed at which he or she drives. Although exceeding the speed limit is not in itself catastrophic, it greatly increases the risk of causing an accident and worsens the severity of a crash.
If you have been injured in a car accident that was the result of another driver’s reckless speeding, contact the Harrisburg speeding accident victim lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511. We have the experience you need on your side in this difficult time.
How Speed Can Affect Driving Safety
A lapse in concentration can leave one unintentionally accelerating above the speed limit. Eagerness to get somewhere or an effort to make up time when one is running late are also frequent reasons that someone may speed. But as harmless as these choices may first seem, they create the potential for a variety of different hazards, including the following:
- Inadequate braking time – At higher speeds, it takes longer to bring a car to a halt. The substantial difference in braking distance is easily misjudged, and stopping in time may be impossible.
- Inability to turn safely – Because the inertial momentum of a car carries it forward in a turn and not in the direction of the turn, failure to drive within the specified speed limit can cause a car to skid out of control.
- Visibility issues – When a driver is speeding, other drivers may not be able to accurately gauge how quickly the speeder will reach a certain point which causes difficulties in lane changes, merging, and turning out onto a road.
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The driver whose speeding caused your accident made a decision that deserves legal attention. Contact the Harrisburg speeding accident victim lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.