Speeding Accidents

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Michigan Speeding Accident Claims

Speed is a factor in approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide, and Michigan is no exception. When a driver exceeds the speed limit or drives too fast for conditions, they dramatically increase both the likelihood and severity of a crash. The physics are simple: higher speed means greater impact force, longer stopping distances, and less time to react. Koussan Law represents Michigan victims of speeding-related accidents.

Why Speed Increases Injury Severity

The relationship between speed and injury severity is exponential, not linear. A crash at 60 mph involves four times the kinetic energy of a crash at 30 mph. This is why speeding accidents disproportionately produce catastrophic injuries: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, and fatalities. Even modern vehicle safety systems have limits — airbags and crumple zones are designed for certain impact speeds, and extreme speed overwhelms these protections.

Proving Speed in Michigan Accident Cases

Speed at impact can be established through multiple evidence sources: accident reconstruction analysis using vehicle damage, debris field patterns, and roadway evidence; vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR or "black box") data that records pre-crash speed; traffic camera and surveillance footage; witness testimony; and police accident reports. We work with accident reconstruction experts who use scientific methods to determine exactly how fast the at-fault driver was traveling.

Michigan Law and Speeding Claims

Exceeding Michigan's posted speed limit constitutes negligence per se — meaning the speeding itself is proof of negligence. Under Michigan's Basic Speed Law (MCL § 257.627), drivers must also adjust speed for weather, traffic, and road conditions, even if they are below the posted limit. Your PIP benefits cover medical expenses and wage loss under MCL § 500.3107, and the severity of speeding accidents typically satisfies the serious impairment threshold for pain and suffering claims.

Call Koussan Law at (313) 800-0000 after a speeding accident.

Science-Based Case Building

Koussan Law works with accident reconstruction engineers and biomechanical experts to prove exactly how speed caused and worsened your injuries. This scientific approach produces compelling evidence that drives settlement negotiations and jury verdicts in our clients' favor.

Free consultation. No fees unless we win. Call (313) 800-0000.

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