Speeding is a significant contributing factor in many motor vehicle accidents in Chicago. Due to the increased force of impact, speed-related accidents often result in severe injuries and even death.
Some of the most dangerous highways for speeding-related accidents in Chicago include I-55, I-290, Lake Shore Drive, and Western Avenue. However, speeding motorists can be found on numerous other roads and streets in our city.
If you were injured or lost a loved one in a speeding-related accident in Chicago, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages. However, insurance companies fight hard to deny and devalue your claim.
The Chicago car accident attorneys at Meyers & Flowers know how to hold the responsible parties and their insurance companies accountable to pay the full value of your damages. Contact us today.
Injuries From Speeding-Related Accidents in Chicago
Excessive speed increases the force of impact in a collision, thereby increasing the severity of the damage. Some of the most common injuries caused by speeding-related accidents include:
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis.
- Traumatic brain injuries.
- Internal bleeding and organ damage.
- Crushed and broken bones.
- Amputations.
- Whiplash and other severe soft tissue injuries.
Some of these injuries are life-threatening. Others result in the need for long-term medical care and leave the victim with chronic pain.
Proving Liability in Speeding-Related Accidents in Chicago
Illinois is an at-fault state for purposes of car accidents and insurance coverage. This means that the at-fault driver and their insurance company are responsible for paying the damages incurred by the victim.
However, Illinois also operates under the comparative fault rule. Under this rule, multiple parties may share fault in an accident. If you are less than 51% at fault in an accident, you can still recover compensation for your damages. However, your amount of compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you.
Due to the at-fault system and the modified comparative fault rule, insurance companies work diligently to shift some or all of the fault to another party. You need an experienced, skilled car accident lawyer to help identify all causes and liable parties in your accident and to gather the evidence necessary to prove fault.
At Meyers & Flowers, we work hard to avoid or limit any fault assignment to you and to maximize your compensation.
Evidence Used in Speeding-Related Accidents in Chicago
The evidence we use to build your strongest case depends on the specific facts of your accident and claim. Some types of evidence we may use in speeding-related accident cases include:
- Photographs and video footage showing the vehicle damage, skid marks, and other facts.
- The police report.
- Eyewitness accounts.
- Accident reconstructionist reports and testimony.
- The event data recorder from the involved vehicles.
- Dashcam footage.
- Medical records.
- Pain journals and diaries.
- Economic and medical expert reports and testimony.
- Paystubs and income tax returns.
Our personal injury attorneys in Chicago carefully investigate your accident and conduct thorough discovery to uncover evidence that proves causation and liability, and that establishes the existence and value of your damages.
Let Meyers & Flowers Help You Recover the Compensation You Deserve
At Meyers & Flowers, our speeding-related accident lawyers have the experience, skills, and resources to help you recover maximum compensation for your damages. Let us help you.
Call (603) 394-5189 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.