Car Accident Claim: Speeding Fatalities
A common cause of car accidents is speeding, which is defined as driving faster than posted speed limits or driving too fast for current conditions. Below are statistics on 2009 Texas speeding fatalities gathered from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
- 106 fatalities on an interstate with the speed limit more than 55 mph;
- 37 fatalities on an interstate with the speed limit at or less than 55 mph;
- 149 fatalities on a road with the speed limit of 55 mph;
- 40 fatalities on a road with the speed limit of 50 mph;
- 116 fatalities on a road with the speed limit of 45 mph;
- 104 fatalities on a road with the speed limit of 40 mph;
- 132 fatalities on a road with the speed limit of 35 mph; and
- 140 fatalities on a road with the speed limit less than 35 mph.
Contacting a Houston Lawyer after a Car Accident
When you have experienced legal representation on your side after a car accident, you can rest assured that your attorney will fight for all compensation to which you may be entitled, including past, current and future medical expenses; pain and suffering; lost earnings or earning potential; or wrongful death benefits.
While you focus on your recovery and emotional wellbeing, you should have a Houston lawyer at The Kahn Law Firm advocating for your rights. Contact us today – 1-713-226-9900 or toll free 1-844-301-KAHN.