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Chicago Speeding Accident Lawyers
Experienced representation when fast drivers cause car accidents in Illinois
Many people in Chicago drive a few miles per hour or more over the speed limit. The more a driver speeds, the more the odds of a vehicle accident increase. Drivers have a duty to know the speed limit on the roads they travel on – whether it’s a federal highway, a state road, or a residential community. They have a duty to drive below the speed limit in dangerous weather or traffic conditions.
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we hold drivers accountable when speeding accidents cause personal injuries or fatalities. Our Chicago speeding accident attorneys demand compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, car damage, and other financial and personal damages. Call us now to assert your right to compensation.
Our record of recoveries in vehicle accidents involving speeding includes the following:
- $103,897. We obtained this sum on behalf of a child who was struck by a speeding postal carrier. Our Chicago speeding accident lawyers were able to obtain video footage showing that the postal worker was speeding and did strike the minor child. The child’s leg was fractured, requiring a cast.
- $100,000. We obtained a settlement for a woman who was leaving a funeral (and was part of a funeral procession) who was struck by a driver who failed to see the procession because they were driving too fast for conditions. The speeding driver struck our client’s car on the side. Our client sustained neck, back, and left hip injuries. She required a hospital stay, physical therapy, and an epidural injection to her lower back when the pain persisted.
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Why is speeding in Chicago dangerous?
Drivers who speed or drive too fast for conditions are more likely to cause a car accident and more likely to cause more serious accidents for the following reasons:
- A speeding driver has less time to react
- A speeding driver has less distance to react
- The impact of any accident is generally proportional to the speed of the drivers
- Speeding drivers are more likely to cause rear-end collisions
- Speeding drivers are less likely to recognize traffic dangers such as traffic congestion, detours, drivers who may be in the wrong lane, and many other emergency situations
- Seat belts and airbags may not work as well at high speeds
Drivers who drive too fast when it’s raining or snowing will need even more time to brake safely. Visibility at high speeds becomes problematic when drivers drive too fast. Drivers who weave in and out of lanes when traffic slows down are a danger to themselves and everyone on the road.
What types of injuries does speeding cause?
Drivers who speed or drive too fast for conditions can cause very severe injuries or deaths. The faster a driver is speeding, the more likely a crash will result in serious injuries, or a deadly accident.
Common injuries due to speeding include:
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries and other types of head trauma
- Loss of limb/traumatic amputation
- Burn injuries
- Organ damage
- Crush injuries
- Broken bones/fractures
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Muscle and nerve damage
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of sight or hearing
- Death
Who is liable for speeding accidents in Chicago?
Our Chicago car accident lawyers file personal injury claims and wrongful death claims against everyone responsible for causing your accident/injuries. The defendants may include:
- The speeding driver
- An employer of the speeding driver
- The owner of the car the driver was using, if the driver did not own the car
- A seller of alcohol (under Illinois’ Dram Shop Act if a person unlawfully sold or served alcohol to the at-fault driver and that alcohol was a proximate cause of the crash, the seller can be liable)
How much is my speeding accident claim worth in Illinois?
Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers works with your doctors (and our network of doctors when necessary) to understand the full scope and severity of your injuries. We review how the doctors made their diagnosis, the full range of medical care you will need, the complications that may arise, how long you will need care, the cost of the care, and how your injuries are affecting your ability to work, travel, sleep, socialize, and perform daily activities. We also work with your employer, financial experts, car mechanics, life planners, and others to assess your other damages.
Our Chicago speeding accident lawyers demand compensation for all your losses to date and the damages you can reasonably expect, including the following:
- Medical bills. These expenses include emergency care, hospitalizations, doctor visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, other types of rehabilitative therapy, assistive devices, assistive technology, and medications.
- Lost income. This damage category includes lost wages, salary, overtime, business income, and benefits – for as long as you cannot work.
- Pain and suffering. We demand compensation for every moment of pain, discomfort, anxiety, depression, fear, and all other types of physical and emotional trauma due to your speeding accident.
- Property damage. This damage item includes the cost to fix or replace your vehicle.
- Other damages. These include compensation for scarring and disfigurement, loss of bodily function, inability to enjoy life’s pleasures, and loss of consortium (enjoyment of your spouse).
Our lawyers file wrongful death claims if a loved one died due to a speeding driver. These damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support your loved one would have provided, and the loss of personal support your loved one would have provided.
We may also seek punitive damages in extreme cases of reckless driving—such as excessive speeding or street racing—which under Illinois law may permit punitive damages to punish and deter egregious misconduct.
Do you have a Chicago speeding accident lawyer near me?
Yes. Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers is located at 77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1215. We’re in the center of The Loop neighborhood in downtown Chicago. We conduct phone and video consultations. There are two bus stops right near us if traveling by car is not an option.
If your injuries prevent you from traveling, we can make alternate arrangements.
We understand how upset you are. Our team can be your voice with the insurance companies and the defense lawyers, so you can focus on your health and your family.
Contact our experienced Chicago speeding accident lawyers today
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, our lawyers hold drivers who fail to prioritize your safety, in favor of their getting home or to work a few minutes earlier, liable for the accidents they cause. We have more than 20 years of experience fighting for injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and the families of loved ones who die in speeding accidents. Phone us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle car accident claims on a contingency fee basis. This means that our compensation depends on the success of your claim.