Wichita Speeding Car Accident Lawyers

Our law firm has a long record of getting excellent results for the injured

Many auto accidents involve a negligent driver who was speeding. Driving faster than the posted speed limit is against the law, but there are drivers who ignore those laws, putting everyone around them in danger. The unfortunate result is often a collision that leaves people with serious injuries.

Speeding car accidents happen on interstate highways such as I-35, I-70 and I-135, state highways like US 400 (Kellogg), and K-96, busy city streets like Rock Road, 21^st Street, Ridge Road, Maize Road and Greenwich Road, suburban side streets and country roads. If you’ve been hurt in a crash caused by a speeding driver, you need an experienced car accident lawyer. PISTOTNIK LAW can help.

In Kansas, we have driving laws that specifically indicate how fast you can travel on different roads and highways.  When those laws are violated by the other driver speeding and going in excess of the posted limits, the law says that is negligence per se.  Negligence per se means there is legal liability for damages predicated on a violation of a statute.  The Kansas Supreme Court has issued guidance by stating the elements of negligence per se:  1) A violation of a statute, ordinance or regulation, and 2) the violation must be the cause of the damages resulting therefrom.  For the rules of the road (statutes setting forth driving rules like speed limits), these statutes automatically establish an individual right of action for an injury arising out of the violation of the statute.  In simple language, if the other driver was speeding, then they are negligent.

Our attorneys know the impact that injuries from an auto accident can have on victims and their families. People are left with physical injuries and medical bills that can cause pain, suffering, anxiety, and financial stress. We help the injured navigate the legal process every step of the way and fight for the financial compensation they deserve.

Injury Victims Pay the Consequences of Others’ Speeding

A speeding car is harder to control and takes longer to come to a complete stop. Drivers who are speeding are often unable to prevent a collision that may have been avoidable if they were following the posted speed limit. Speeding-related accidents can include head-on collisions, rear-end crashes, side-swipes, and T-bone accidents.

Due to higher impact forces, accidents caused by speeding can result in many types of injuries, such as broken bones, lacerations, burns, and injuries to the head, neck or back. Recovery from these injuries can take months or even years. Some people are left with  permanent disability or disfigurement and require lifelong treatment.

Medical expenses for treating an injury can add up quickly and become overwhelming. Treatment may involve diagnostic tests, surgery, hospitalization, medication, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home medical equipment and multiple follow-up appointments with doctors. Paying these bills can seem impossible, especially if the injured person can’t work.

Getting the Compensation You Deserve Is Complicated

If the negligence of a speeding driver caused the accident, injured people have a right to recover all their damages from the speeding driver or their insurer. However, recovering financial compensation can be complicated. Crash victims face many challenges when trying to recover damages. These challenges are even worse without an attorney on your side fighting for you.  For example, negligent drivers or their insurers may deny speeding and refuse to accept responsibility for what happened.

The insurance companies are not your side after a car crash. They are only interested in paying you as little as possible. They may question the extent of your injuries or claim they were pre-existing. Or they’ll make a lowball settlement offer.

Insurance companies have highly trained insurance adjusters and lawyers who fight for their best interests. That’s why you need an experienced attorney who will fight for you. Our firm has been fighting for the rights of the injured in the Kansas area for decades. We build strong cases that insurance companies have to take seriously and we get results!

Call the Law Firm That Knows How to Win

Our legal team can investigate your crash. We gather evidence, carefully review accident reports and medical records and interview witnesses. If needed, we consult accident reconstruction experts and other specialists. We know how to prove that it was the other driver’s speeding that was responsible for what happened.

We also determine the total damages you have suffered in the accident. These include past and future medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and future lost wages, and other damages such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, disability, inconvenience, loss of time, disfigurement, etc. Our lawyers fight for maximum compensation, whether that’s through a negotiated settlement or a jury verdict.

What you do initially after an auto accident can make a huge difference in the ultimate value of your case. The sooner we can get started, the better. In Kansas, the statute of limitations for car accidents is two years from the date of the accident. If the other driver was uninsured, there is a five year statute of limitations for uninsured motorist claims against your own insurer. But the longer you wait, the more likely it is that evidence can be lost and the memories of witnesses fade.

You pay nothing unless we win. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis. We cover all the costs to move your case forward. Our fees are deducted from the financial compensation you receive in a settlement or verdict.

We’ve been fighting for the rights of injured Kansans since 1987. Our firm has a long record of results.

If you were hurt in a speeding accident in the Wichita or Kansas area, learn more about how we can help. Contact us to schedule a free consultation at one of our offices. We can review the details of your accident, go over your legal options and answer any questions you have.