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Slight Decrease Reported in South Carolina Speed-Related Fatalities

Slight Decrease Reported in South Carolina Speed-Related Fatalities

Slight Decrease Reported in South Carolina Speed-Related Fatalities

Fort Mill, SC Personal Injury Attorney

According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety in its 2016 Highway Safety Plan, South Carolina’s speeding-related population-based fatality rate was 6.5 fatalities per 100,000 during 2009-2013. In 2013, 39.9% of the state’s traffic fatalities were speed-related. A speeding-related fatality is defined as one that occurs in a crash in which a driver is charged with a speeding-related offense, or in which an officer indicates that racing, driving too fast for conditions, or exceeding the posted speed limit was a contributing factor. For the 2009-2013 period, the report indicated that the counties with the highest percentages of speeding-related deaths in South Carolina were Greenville (103 deaths), Horry (91 deaths), Richland (88 deaths), Charleston (78 deaths), Spartanburg (75 deaths), Lexington (71 deaths), and Anderson (69 deaths).

If you were in a speed-related accident anywhere in North or South Carolina and suffered injuries, you may be entitled to compensation. You should seek the help of an experienced personal injury attorney such as Justin Bice of the law firm of Bice Law, LLC.

Risks of Speed-related Crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that in 2013, 9.613 fatalities in the U.S. resulted from speed-related automobile accidents. In a survey of speeding attitudes and behaviors, NHTSA found that four out of five drivers believed that driving at or near the speed limit makes it easier to avoid dangerous situations and reduces the chances of an accident. However, more than a quarter of individuals surveyed also admitted speeding without thinking about it and that they often try to get to where they are going as quickly as possible. 15% of those surveyed believed that driving over the speed limit was not dangerous if an experienced driver was involved.

To obtain compensation for injuries incurred because of an automobile accident in South Carolina, plaintiffs in a personal injury lawsuit have to be able to prove that the offending driver was negligent. Negligence is a legal term that means someone owed a duty of reasonable care to other people that he or she failed to satisfy, which resulted in injuries. With respect to a speed-related accident, proving a duty of care should is easier because all drivers have a duty to obey all traffic laws. If a driver failed to obey posted speed limits, then they breached their duty to other drivers to obey that particular traffic law. If a plaintiff can provide evidence such as a traffic citation for speeding, then it may be enough to satisfy both requirements of showing a duty of care and showing that this duty was breached. If a plaintiff can prove that a driver was driving at a reckless speed under the circumstances, he or she may still be held liable. This other evidence may come from different sources, including the type of vehicle damage sustained.

If you have been injured in a speed-related automobile accident anywhere in North or South Carolina, Justin Bice of Bice Law, LLC can provide you with the expertise and effective advocacy you need to pursue your case and obtain compensation for your injuries. Justin has extensive experience in pursuing personal injury claims effectively on behalf of his clients. Contact us today for a free initial consultation by calling our toll-free number at 877-BICE-877 or by submitting our online form.

Contact the Personal Injury Law Firm of Bice Law

The personal injury firm of Bice Law will examine your case to determine the type and amount of damages that your injury warrants, including payments for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and any permanent disability.  We’ll determine whether an out-of-court settlement or trial is the best strategy to obtain maximum benefits for you or your family. If you have suffered injury or harm because of someone else’s actions, take the first step to protect your legal rights – contact the personal injury firm of Bice Law serving both North and South Carolina. You only have a limited time after your injury to file a claim, so act quickly.  Call 877-BICE-877 today or submit an online request  to get a free consultation with a  personal injury attorney. We serve families across both North Carolina and South Carolina.

 

 

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