The Link Between Speed and Accident Fatalities
In 2021, excessive speed was responsible for more than a quarter of all motor vehicle accident fatalities. It is likely that the figure is far higher when the number of crashes where speeding was just one of the factors is taken into account.The Risks Associated With Speeding
The primary reason why driving too fast for road conditions is so dangerous is that it becomes harder to handle your vehicle. If your tire hits a patch of gravel or ice, it may lose traction, which can cause it to slide or spin. When you are traveling at a reasonable speed, it may be possible to correct the problem before you leave your lane or cross over to the other side of the highway. In addition, if your car does make contact with another person, object, or vehicle, it will unleash more energy because of its higher speed. The amount of energy released at impact will be even greater if you drive a truck or SUV as opposed to a passenger vehicle, and a greater release in energy results in a greater force placed on objects involved in the collision. In some cases, the initial collision isn't what causes a fatality. Instead, the force of the impact may push a car into an intersection or into another lane of traffic where a secondary collision might occur. If you are involved in an accident caused by another driver traveling at an unsafe speed, you may want to talk to an Allentown personal injury attorney.
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