A recent study by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that speeding-related fatalities were three times higher on local roads than on highways. According to the data collected, high speed limits on rural roads and an outdated system for determining those speed limits are the major causes of death in speeding vehicles. The study also found that one of the best ways for combatting speed-related deaths is the use of red-light cameras.
From 2005 to 2012, over 112,000 fatalities occurred as result of speeding. This constitutes 31% of the total traffic deaths during that time period, which is roughly equivalent to the number of alcohol-related deaths and deaths due to not wearing seatbelts during the same period. Sixty-four percent (64%) of the fatalities were the speeding drivers. Another 20% of those fatalities were passengers. In injuries stemming from speed-related traffic fatalities, 40% of those injured were drivers or passengers of non-speeding vehicles, pedestrians, or bicyclists.
A large majority of survey respondents stated that everyone should obey the speed limit. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) also showed that 87% of respondents thought that exceeding the speed limit by 20 mph was unacceptable. However, 27% of the same respondents said that they speed without even realizing that they are doing so.
Conversely, 45% of survey respondents to a survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety said that they had exceeded the speed limit in the last week. Another 42% of respondents thought that driving at or around the speed limit made it difficult to keep up with traffic. When these statistics are considered along with the fact that the penalties for speeding are not very serious, it is no wonder that traffic deaths from speeding continue to occur.
When any type of vehicle accident occurs as a result of a driver’s negligence, and causes injury to you or your loved one, you may have a claim for damages under Wisconsin law. However, there are strict time limits on personal injury claims in the state of Wisconsin, and you can lose your right to compensation if you do not consult an experienced lawyer in time. Don’t delay in contacting the Madison personal injury attorneys of Boller & Vaughan, and set up your free consultation today.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
