Speeding Accident Attorney

The consequences of car accidents can last for weeks, months and even years. The injuries can be fatal and can make you feel angry, concerned, and anxious. Nonetheless, car accidents can be threatening for your finances and possessions. It is very important to wisely choose your representative, one that has experience and who is an expert on car accidents in Maryland thus having knowledge the Maryland law. Insurance companies can harm you financially and hiring the right speeding accident attorney in Baltimore can help you recover medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. By hiring Dubo Law you will be free of having to deal with insurance companies and we’ll make sure to handle all the legal matters regarding the high-speed accident.

Why Choose Dubo Law for Speeding Accident in Baltimore?

Neil Dubovsky is an experienced car accident attorney who can especially provide you with excellent service concerning car accidents. Here at Dubo Law, we will make sure to investigate your case with great care and examination to make sure all legal matters are done properly.

So, why us?

What Percentage of Accident Are Caused by Speeding in Maryland?

Speeding is one of the most common causes of car accidents not just in Maryland but the entire U.S. Specifically in Maryland, almost 10,000 car accidents occurred because of speeding.

What happens is that driver finds it hard to control the vehicle because of high speed, thus limiting the effect of airbags and safety belts. Also, the driver doesn’t have enough time to react in this situation, endangering himself, other drivers, or other passengers in the vehicle.

Here are some statistics on speeding car accidents in recent years:

• 28% of all traffic accidents in 2020 were caused by speeding.
• Accidents related to speeding that caused death increased by 16% from 2019.
• Number of female drivers speeding is way less than males in all age groups.
• Specifically in Maryland, the number of people involved in speeding accidents increased by 10% from 2020 to 2021. Small amount of them were fatal crashes causing death.

Things To Do Right After Being Injured or Involved in a Speeding Crash in Baltimore

1. Make sure you get out (if possible) of the vehicle safely

2. You should call 911 to ask for medical help if you need it. Both ambulance and police officers will respond to your call. The police report is of great importance since they file a report that can later help you with insurance company or lawsuit.

3. If you have the possibility, make sure to gather evidence from the scene:

• Photos/videos footages
• Statement from the witness if there is one and make sure to take some personal information on witness
• Ask officers about everything concerning the report
• Information on another driver (if it is not hit and run situation)

4. To avoid dealing with insurance companies and to get the compensation you deserve, contact Dubo Law (contact information are written above), and we will help you focus on your recovery while we deal with legal matters.

How Can Speeding Accident Attorney Help You?

Even if you have the possibility to gather certain evidence at the scene, hiring speeding accident lawyer will make it easier in the entire process afterward. By hiring legal counsel, you will be safe from being taken advantage of by insurance companies and you will be well paid for your losses, including:

• Medical bills
• Lost payments
• Decreased earnings
• Pain, suffering and mental health
• Damaged property

How Speeding Affects the Accident

The most important thing to remember is that speeding does not just affect the driver of the vehicle but other people on the road as well as people who are in the car with you, and it may include elderly and children.

By speeding, drivers risk a crash and risk being injured severely in a crash and here is why:

• There is greater distance with which vehicle goes until the driver becomes aware of the danger and his/her reaction.
• There is a greater distance in which drivers must stop the vehicle once he/she starts to brake.
• The force increases as the speed increases, so the impact of the crash gets more severe, and the vehicle can’t protect the driver and the passengers. Airbags and safety belts sometimes simply don’t work in these situations.

Consequences of Speeding

Consequences of speeding are of course big, and some losses can never be compensated, like death of loved ones or some severe injuries which can influence the rest of your life.

Depending on how severe the injuries are, the recovery can take days, months and even years. We should also mention that some injuries may involve surgeries, physical therapy and assistance since some disabilities can be permanent. All costs of medical services should be calculated properly. To do so, hire Dubo Law and we will do the job for you and make sure you get fully paid for your loss.

Here are some injuries and consequences one can suffer after a speeding accident:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Injuries of the spinal cord
• Amputation of appendages (legs, arms, fingers, toes)
• Burn injuries
• Internal organs injuries
• Injuries and dislocation of joints
• Broken bones

Aggressive Driving and What Causes Drivers to Increase Speed

The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as ‘’an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses to endanger other person or property’’.

Speeding is very dangerous and can cause fatal crashes and severe injuries to the individual committing it and other persons involved in an accident. Bear in mind that this is a serious offense, and it can result in criminal charges.

If you have been involved in this type of accident, make sure to contact us at Dubo Law and we will investigate the case to the bottom, so you don’t become aggrieved party. Aggressive driving includes:

• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Not obeying the road signs and traffic laws
• Racing with another vehicle
• When drivers tend to comfort the other driver in the middle of traffic

As we mentioned above, speeding is a type of aggressive driving and it should not be justified, no matter what. We will mention some of the reasons why drivers increase their speed on the roads:

• Traffic – This is the most common factor for drivers to increase their speed and drive aggressively. They usually become angry at someone who they think blocked their way, so they respond by changing lanes frequently and speeding.
• Running late – People will commonly say that they were late for meetings, school, appointments, and work to justify aggressive behavior behind the wheel or speeding.
• Anonymity – Drivers will usually get involved in this type of driving behavior if they think that they will probably never see that person again.
• Habitual behavior – For some drivers aggressive driving and speeding are common, and this is how they normally drive (not an excuse though).

Prevention and How to Avoid Road Rage

Make sure to cool off if you are upset before you get behind the wheel and don’t rush. Speeding won’t get you anywhere faster. It can just make you more impatient thus causing an accident. Aggressive driving doesn’t just affect the driver but other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Things to Remember When Driving:

1. If someone drives slowly lay off the horn!
2. Don’t stop on the road to comfort the other driver
3. Keep proper distance.

If Someone Else Drives Aggressively:

1. Make sure to safely change lanes and again keep the proper distance.
2. Ignore the other driver and don’t stop. If you stop it may cause that person to think you want confrontation.
3. If you think that the driver is following you, make sure to lock the doors, drive carefully and get to the nearest police station.