Many people might remember a phrase from several years ago that said quite simply, “Speed Kills”. It was for a long time a catchy phrase used for public safety campaigns across the United States to get people to slow down on the road. But while the slogan may be a bit simplistic, statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show how true it actually is.
- In 2012, car crashes in the United States that resulted from excessive speeding resulted in the deaths of 10,134 people. That equates to an average of 28 people killed by speeding every day.
- Between 2007 and 2011, 11,205 people were killed on average each year in car crashes that resulted from speeding.
- During that same time period, an average of 934 people died in speeding-related car crashes every month.
- During that same period, more than $5.6 billion was spent each year to cover the medical costs, funeral expenses, insurance costs, and vehicle and property damages caused by speeding related crashes.
- More than 25 percent of all fatalities resulting from speeding related car crashes happened on roads that had a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident in Omaha which involved a speeding driver, please call the Omaha auto accident attorneys of Harris & Associates at (402) 397-1200 or contact us online today. We can help you review your compensation options and ensure you are receiving the compensation you deserve.
