PORTLAND SPEEDING
ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

We Handle Car Accidents Caused by Speeding Drivers in Portland, Oregon

Some people speed when they are late for an appointment; others choose to speed because they enjoy the thrill of driving fast. Regardless of the reason, speeding is dangerous and increases your risk of being involved in a car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities are speed-related. 

Were you injured in a car accident in Portland, Oregon, because someone else was speeding? If so, the other driver may be financially liable for your injuries and damages. Even if you were the victim of a hit-and-run, there may be legal recourse available to you. 

Come talk to us. Johnston Law Firm’s personal injury lawyers have many years of experience handling speeding accident cases. We can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. 

Contact us anytime to schedule a free initial consultation at a time that is convenient to you. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or complete the free confidential case evaluation form. We are here and ready to help with your speeding accident claim.

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The Dangers of Speeding in Portland, Oregon

The speed limits in Portland, Oregon, were not chosen at random. Speed limits are set either by statutory speeds or through engineering and traffic investigation.

Speeds are lower in locations where there is a greater chance that drivers will be sharing the road with pedestrians. Roadways in less populated locations with fewer traffic stops may have higher speed limits. 

Speeding occurs when a motorist drives over the posted speed limit or drives too fast for weather and road conditions. Rain, snow, ice, fog, traffic, and even sun glare may require drivers to reduce their speed to below the posted limit. 

Speeding is dangerous because it may:

• Reduce a driver’s reaction time
• Impact the ability of the vehicle’s tires to grip the road
• Increase the distance a driver needs to come to a full stop
• Cause a driver to lose control of his or her vehicle
• Decrease the effectiveness of a vehicle’s safety features, such as seatbelts and airbags
• Increase the severity of car accidents

Speeding Can Result in Severe Injuries

Many people are aware of the dangers of driving while texting or under the influence of alcohol, but they might not realize the danger of driving over the speed limit. The fact is, when high speeds are involved, car accidents tend to result in serious injuries – and some in fatalities. 

Injuries sustained by victims of speeding car accidents include:

• Broken bones
• Lacerations
• Back and neck injuries
• Organ damage
• Traumatic brain injuries 
• Spinal injuries and paralysis
• Lost limbs
• Severe burns and disfigurement

How to Prove the Other Driver Was Speeding and Caused the Crash

The odds are that the driver who hit you probably will not admit to speeding. Unless your accident occurred directly in front of a police officer holding a radar gun, it could be difficult to prove speed was a factor. 

For this reason, you need to have a skilled legal team on your side. Our Oregon car accident lawyers know what evidence is needed to build a solid speeding accident case for you. 

The following are some methods we may use to prove that your motor vehicle accident and injuries were caused by speeding:

• Examining physical evidence: Personal injury lawyers may visit the scenes of car accidents to examine skid marks, property damage, road conditions, and other physical evidence.
• Interviewing witnesses: Another driver or a pedestrian who saw the accident happen may testify that the at-fault driver was speeding. 
• Consulting experts: Our personal injury lawyers may consult forensic scientists, accident reconstructionists, medical professionals, engineers, and others who can provide important information as we investigate your case.
• Getting information from the vehicle’s electronic data recorder (EDR): Many newer vehicles come equipped with an EDR that records information such as a driver’s speed, and the accelerator or brake pedal usage. An EDR can also show when a driver hits the brakes. We can make a legal request to the other driver and the insurance company to preserve this data. 
• Reviewing dashcam footage: Some insurance companies provide their clients with dashcams to install in their vehicles. Dashcam footage may prove the other driver was speeding when the accident happened. 
• Collecting video surveillance footage: If your auto accident occurred around businesses, your lawyer may be able to retrieve video surveillance footage that caught the crash on camera. This type of evidence can be especially important if you were the victim of a hit-and-run. 
• Request police records: If police were dispatched to the accident scene and the other driver was issued a speeding ticket, police records can be used as solid evidence showing the other driver was speeding.

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Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney After a Portland Speeding Accident

After being injured in a motor vehicle accident, you might suspect that the other driver was speeding but be unsure about how to go about receiving compensation. At Johnston Law Firm, we have helped numerous accident victims recover sizable settlements for injuries they sustained. 

Fair compensation matters. Our Portland car accident lawyers care about our clients and know how much financial repercussions a serious injury can have.

The personal injury lawyers at our law firm have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for accident victims across Oregon. We will work diligently to do the same for your speeding accident case when we take it on.

As your personal injury lawyers, we will:

• Ensure you receive the medical care you need
• Answer any questions you have regarding your case
• Investigate the cause of the accident
• Identify all liable parties
• Collect evidence to prove liability
• File all necessary paperwork
• Assess the value of your personal injury claim
• Negotiate with the insurance company
• Defend your rights if you are blamed for the accident
• Present your case in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached

Compensation Available to Portland Speeding Accident Victims

Insurance companies will do all that they can to pay you less, even if you are seriously injured. Our speeding accident attorneys know that building a strong case is essential to getting insurers to agree to a fair settlement. However, if their offers do not cover your losses, we will not hesitate to take your case all the way to court. 

The following are some of the damages commonly awarded to victims of motor vehicle accidents:

• Medical bills
• Property damage
• Lost income
• Loss of earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life and more

Tragically, some speeding car accidents result in the loss of a life. If your loved one was killed in a car crash, you may be eligible to recover wrongful death damages. Our personal injury lawyers can help you file a claim to receive compensation for burial costs, funeral expenses, loss of support, and more. 

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