Most car accidents do not result in serious injuries. However, when a collision goes beyond a simple fender bender, accident victims may be placed at risk of grievous harm. If you or somebody you love has been badly hurt in an auto collision, an experienced Will County, IL personal injury attorney can provide you with valuable representation and counsel to help you get the compensation that you deserve.
Moreover, if you have lost a close relative to a car accident caused by the other driver’s negligence, a car accident attorney can file a wrongful death claim on your behalf. At Schwartz Injury Law, our lawyers are ready to take on your case, working with you to identify the exact cause of the accident and building a case for a full payout.
Excessive Speeding
Speed limits exist for a reason. When a driver exceeds the speed limit by 20, 15, or even 10 miles, the risk of a serious collision increases exponentially. The reason for this is twofold. First, going over the speed limit reduces your ability to react to incoming obstacles, so if another car comes to a sudden stop on the road ahead, you might be unable to brake in time. Second, the force of the impact from excessive speeding can result in more severe injury than if the driver had been going the speed limit. For instance, the sudden jolt of a collision at high speeds can induce whiplash.