Spokane drivers take a lot of chances in traffic each day. They can break laws, fail to yield the right-of-way, and even go blocks while looking at a cellphone.
Accidents can happen, and unfortunately, the faster their vehicles were going, the worse the outcome. Speed is like a multiplier for collisions. It ramps up the damage and the potential injuries for the people inside vehicles.
If you are struck by a speeding driver and suffer a serious injury, it’s a good idea to talk over your insurance claim options with a skilled attorney. Our Spokane car accident lawyers provide free car accident case consultations to any accident victim in Eastern Washington. You may need our help to prove who was at fault and to multiply the size of your settlement check so you have everything you need to make a full recovery.
Speed Factors into Spokane Accidents
Speeding is a major problem on local roads like I-90 and Division. Speed reduces the time motorists have to react to other drivers’ mistakes or obstacles in the road. Obstacles that might include construction slowdowns or red lights.
And with distracted driving being another major danger, the reaction time in speeding accidents can be lowered to almost zero in some cases. It’s a recipe for frightening collisions.
The WSDOT collision data portal collected this data on accidents involving speeding in the Spokane Area:
- 2024 — Spokane County recorded 51 speeding accidents that involved a fatality or a serious injury. Those accidents led to at least 17 deaths. Almost half of those speeding accidents (25) involved a driver between the ages of 16 and 25. Twenty of those 51 serious speeding accidents involved a driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist impaired by drugs or alcohol.
- 2023 — Spokane County recorded 58 speeding accidents that involved a fatality or a serious injury. Those accidents led to at least 16 deaths.
Higher speeds and less time to react and brake mean more force carried into accidents. It’s why victims in accidents where cars are going too fast risk broken bones, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), and neck and back injuries.
A skilled lawyer would make sure victims have the money they need to cover emergency room bills and immediate medical costs. Compensation should also include funds for any care needed in the future. Victims may require surgery after an injury flares back up. They may need more physical therapy. These potential costs must be covered.
How Can a Lawyer Help Me After Getting Hit by a Speeding Driver?
A skilled CCD Lawyer first helps by keeping the blame in the right place. Your lawyer would fully investigate what happened and examine the other driver’s record.
The evidence collected to back a strong case would include witness testimony, medical documents confirming how long you’ll need medical care, and any surveillance video from cameras on nearby houses or on dashcams. Evidence would also include data from an accident reconstruction team if necessary.
Even if a Spokane Police accident report says a driver was speeding, car insurance companies can still attempt to shift blame in the accident. We keep the blame on the reckless driver.
A lawyer also adds value to your case. Your lawyer’s experience at the negotiating table with giant auto insurers helps you identify “lowball” settlement offers. Your lawyer helps you reject these offers and demand more. Your lawyer can often win you much more on a settlement check than you could by filing a claim yourself.
Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Serving Victims in Spokane and Across Eastern Washington
After a serious accident involving a speeding driver, please speak with an experienced Spokane Car Accident Attorney. Your attorney would fight to secure support for all of your medical bills. That settlement should include reimbursement for any paychecks you lose while you can’t work. It should also factor in the pain and emotional trauma you’ve been put through.
Contact CCD Law to schedule a free, no-obligation case consultation. We serve victims across Eastern Washington and are also licensed to represent victims in Northern Idaho after car accidents.
In our consultation, we’ll be upfront with you about whether we can help you earn more for your injuries or not. If we can’t, we’ll point you in the right direction to file a claim yourself. If you do need our help, you don’t have to worry about how you’ll pay a lawyer. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the money that an insurer must pay you.