Indiana Speeding Accident Lawyer

Responsive And Knowledgeable Speeding Accident Claims Lawyers

Federal and state laws impose speed limits on all roads to reduce the number of crashes and the severity of injuries suffered. Unfortunately, many people are still injured in speed-related accidents every year. When one or more drivers were traveling at high speeds before an accident, the injuries that result can be severe if not fatal. If you were injured as a result of a speeding driver—or lost a loved one in a high-speed accident—contact an Indiana speeding accident lawyer at Keffer Hirschauer LLP as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.

Injured motorists who can prove that their Indiana (IN) accidents were caused by a speeding driver may be entitled to compensatory damages and reimbursement for accident-related losses, including medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. An Indianapolis speeding accident attorney from Keffer Hirschauer LLP means your attorney has years of sharp litigation skills and success with IN speeding accident claims.

What to Look for When Choosing an Indiana Speeding Accident Lawyer

Recovering compensation for injuries sustained in an Indiana speed-related accident involves dealing with multiple parties, complicated investigation, and detailed case preparation. From negotiating with the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier to settlement arbitration or mediation to convincing a judge or jury to award damages, most accident victims don’t know where to start. An Indiana speeding accident lawyer from Keffer Hirschauer LLP is a great first step.

Attorneys Bradley Keffer and Tom Hirschauer have the experience, legal insight, and tenacity to ensure your rights are protected. With decades of collective litigation experience in metropolitan prosecutor offices and private practice, they lead a team of litigation-focused personal injury attorneys who keep their clients’ best interests in the forefront of every legal decision.

When your recovery and your family’s future are at stake, trust our responsive and knowledgeable speeding accident claims lawyers in Indianapolis to ensure you will receive the maximum amount of compensation allowed. We are proud to represent car accident victims throughout the State of Indiana.

Why Speeding Is So Dangerous

A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report shows that, over the past 20 years, one-third of all motor vehicle deaths were caused by speed-related accidents. According to the National Safety Council, speed-related accidents killed 9,378 people in the United States and contributed to 26 percent of all traffic deaths in 2019 alone. If you become one of these statistics or have lost a loved one in one of these crashes an Indiana speeding accident lawyer has the knowledge and skill to develop and implement a personal injury or wrongful death claim strategy poised for success.

Each year, the Indiana University Public Policy Institute prepares a Crash Fact Book describing the various factors involved in vehicle accidents throughout the state. A speed-related crash is defined as a collision in which one of the following caused or was a contributing factor of the accident:

• Traveling at an unsafe speed
• Traveling at a speed that is too fast for weather conditions
• Driver received a speeding ticket

The report revealed a total of 20,200 speed-related accidents in Indiana during 2019. Nine percent of all Indiana collisions and 25 percent of fatal collisions were speed-related. Overall, 31,354 people were involved in speed-related accidents and 210 of those victims were killed. Further, the data show that, when dangerous speeding is a factor in an accident, the likelihood of injury or death increases dramatically.

How Speeding Affects Accidents

As speeding accident claims attorneys in Indianapolis, we understand that speeding doesn’t always result in collisions. It does, however, increase the risk that a person will cause a crash or be involved in an accident because speeding can:

• Increase the chance that a driver will lose control of a vehicle
• Reduce the effectiveness of airbags and seat belts
• Increase the amount of time that it takes to stop after recognizing a danger
• Escalate the force of the impact and the severity of an accident

These factors, especially when combined, mean that drivers who speed are generally more likely to be involved in a serious crash.

Vehicle accidents can also happen when drivers are complying with the speed limit but driving too fast for the situation. Adverse weather conditions, road construction zones, or poorly lit locations at night often justify a speed well under the posted limit.

Speeding endangers not only the speeding driver but also everyone else on the road, including other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and law enforcement officers. Speeding is more than just against the law as stated in Indiana Code § 9-21-5-1. The consequences of a speed-related accident can be deadly.

What an Indiana Speeding Claims Lawyer Does

When speeding or an unsafe speed is the cause of an accident, you have a right to pursue compensation in the form of damages from the driver or drivers that caused the accident. However, Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4 requires you to file your complaint within two years or forever forfeit your claim. Any Indiana speeding claims lawyer needs time to investigate and prepare a case before filing the complaint, so consulting a lawyer early is critical.

Once the complaint is file, your attorney will continue to investigate the facts through discovery, the process of requesting and exchanging information regarding the facts with the other party or parties. Speeding accidents can also require consultation with and testimony by expert witnesses regarding accident causation and medical personnel regarding the cause and extent of injuries. At Keffer Hirschauer LLP, our clients benefit significantly from our background as leaders of the Fatal Alcohol Cash Team for area prosecutor offices and extensive experience in litigation.

When speed was a factor in your accident, your claim can include demands for the following types of compensation:

• Medical bills
• Long-term conditions caused by the accident, such as temporary or permanent partial or total disability
• Lost wages
• Property damage to your vehicle
• Rental car expenses while your vehicle is being repaired or replaced

At Keffer Hirschauer LLP, we advise clients on settlement and litigation options and then pursue the most advantageous outcome as framed by the facts of the case and the client’s wishes.

Don’t Suffer Alone—Contact an Indiana Speeding Accident Lawyer Today

If you have been injured in a speed-related accident, the legal team at Keffer Hirschauer LLP is here to help. Contact us today at 317-455-4043 or complete our online contact form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced and compassionate Indiana speeding accident lawyer who will answer all of your questions and help you recover the money damages you deserve.