Recently Prince Harry’s motorcade was speeding along a London road trying to get him to a sporting event when one of his police escort on a motorcycle smashed head-on into a Prius. The emergency responders had to cut the driver of the Prius out of the car, and the motorcyclist was catapulted 30 feet down the road, according to the Daily Mail. Both the driver of the car and the officer on the motorcycle had to be taken to a hospital and treated for their injuries; both are expected to survive.
But not all high-speed collisions end this way. Speeding, according to the National Highway Safety Administration, accounts for the cause of approximately 30% of car accidents in the U.S. When vehicles crash on the roadways, the higher the rate of speed often means the more catastrophic the injuries, the chances of fatalities and property damage. Speed cuts down on the driver’s ability to react to what is happening, and the velocity contributes to the forces at play when a collision occurs. So the chances of walking away from a high-speed crash are pretty slim.
What factors can lead to high-speed crashes?
Some of the situations that can cause a high-speed accident include:
- Speeding through an intersection in an effort to avoid a red light
- Fleeing from police
- Street racing
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving
Part of the problem is that people get caught up in the chaos of life, and they drive aggressively without taking into consideration how their actions will affect those around them. Auto accidents that are a result of excessive speeding do not always take place on the highway where high rates of speed are the norm, but they can happen on rural roads and even on city streets.
What are the most common injuries suffered by victims of high-speed collisions?
Some of the most common injuries suffered from a high-speed car crash can include:
- Brain and spinal cord injuries
- Broken Bones and teeth
- Internal injuries
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Whiplash
- Paralysis
- Death
Often the accidents that occur as a result of a high speed collision end up with a wrongful death lawsuit because someone died because of the reckless negligence of the offending driver.
As was the case with Prince Harry’s accident, anyone can get caught up in a high-speed car crash. If you have lost a loved one in a catastrophic car crash, you deserve fair compensation for your losses. An experienced auto accident attorney in Tennessee can help protect your rights and fight the insurance companies on your behalf for a fair settlement for your injuries. If you have received an injury from a high-speed crash, we are here to shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on trying to piece your life back together. Call us today. We can help.
T. Scott knows the importance of interacting with colleagues to stay abreast of developments and changes in the legal world. T. Scott frequently teaches CLE courses on trial strategy, teaching other lawyers his methods for success in the courtroom, and is certified as a Rule 31 Mediator in the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers, and both the Tennessee and American Associations for Justice.
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