Speed limits are designed to reduce the risk of accidents and keep drivers safe. If a driver fails to abide by the speed limit, he is putting other drivers in harm’s way. Speeding is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents, and the faster the driver is going, the more damage he can do when he collides with another vehicle. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a speeding driver, it’s important to prove the other driver was speeding in order to recover compensation for your injuries. Here’s how:
Talk to Witnesses
Be sure to ask witnesses for their contact information before leaving the scene of the accident so you can talk to them about what they saw. If you noticed that the other driver was speeding, it’s very likely that a witness did as well. This testimony can be used to prove that the other driver was at fault for the accident because he was speeding in the moments before the collision.
Find Surveillance Footage
Depending on where the accident occurred, there may be surveillance footage of the driver speeding prior to the crash. For example, if the accident happened in a residential neighborhood, a homeowner’s surveillance system may have caught the driver racing through the streets right before the accident. An attorney can contact the owners of the homes and businesses in the area near the crash site to determine if any of them have surveillance footage of the other driver.
Photos From the Scene of the Accident
The photos taken at the scene of the accident could contain evidence that proves the other driver was speeding. An attorney and accident reconstruction expert will first examine the photos of the damage caused by the collision. Manufacturers and regulatory agencies conduct tests to determine the speed at which different parts of a car will crumple in a collision.
For example, a test may show that the bumper on your vehicle is designed to withstand impacts of up to 30mph. If the bumper is crumpled as a result of the crash, an accident reconstruction expert may conclude that the other vehicle was going above 30mph at the time it collided with your vehicle.
Photos could also reveal that the other driver’s vehicle left skid marks on the road. This evidence may seem insignificant, but an accident reconstruction expert can use the length of the skid marks to estimate the speed at which the other driver was traveling.
Have you been hurt in an accident caused by a speeding driver? If so, contact Reisch Law Firm right away. Our personal injury attorneys will immediately begin gathering evidence that can be used to prove the other driver was not abiding by the speed limit at the time of the accident. Schedule a free consultation today by calling 303-291-0555 or filling out this online form.
