Omaha Personal-Injury Lawyer Offers 5 Tips to Help Drivers Avoid Speeding-Related Accidents
Self-driving cars, crash avoidance systems and other technologies have made drivers safer than ever before. But the seatbelt remains the most important safety feature in your vehicle. Buckling up can be the difference between life and death, serious injuries and minor bruises.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, half of all people who died in traffic accidents in 2014 were not wearing their seatbelts. That same year, the NHTSA estimates that seatbelts saved more than 12,800 lives.
If you were involved in an accident with a driver who was travelling too fast for the conditions, contact an Omaha accident attorney from Rensch & Rensch Law. With more than 45 years of combined legal experience, our team has the resources and experience to help you recover the maximum settlement.
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5 Tips to Help You Avoid High-Speed Accidents
Drivers who travel too fast for the conditions have less time to respond to unexpected hazards. They also require a longer distance to stop, which increases the risk of a rear-end accident.
Speeding is particularly dangerous in adverse weather. Drivers should double their following distance in poor weather – from six seconds to three seconds on the highway – and they should never travel faster than two-thirds the posted speed limit.
The vast majority of speeding-related accidents are avoidable if drivers follow these five tips
- Plan Ahead: Do not leave for work or other appointments at the last minute – you will be more likely to speed if you feel rushed.
- Use Cruise Control: When you reach a safe speed on an open highway, turn on cruise control to save gas and maintain a safe velocity.
- Consider the Consequences: Even if you avoid an accident, you could face a steep fine and other consequences for speeding.
- Drive a Few Miles under the Speed Limit: Many drivers believe that speed limits are over-restrictive, and that mindset is conducive to speeding. The posted limit is the fastest speed to drive safely, and it is usually best to travel a few miles below it.
- Avoid Distractions: Distracted drivers forget to track their speed, and they may not notice changes in the speed limit. Try to avoid distracted driving by putting your cell phone on silent, not eating or drinking behind the wheel, and limiting the number of passengers you carry.
Sadly, even the safest drivers cannot avoid all accidents. If you were injured by a negligent motorist in Nebraska, contact an Omaha personal-injury lawyer from Rensch & Rensch Law. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other damages.
Our legal team has litigated more than 100 jury trials, and if we don’t win, you pay no attorneys’ fees. Call 1-800-471-4100 to schedule a free initial consultation.
