Durham Speeding Car Accident Lawyer

Whether it’s a reckless driver on the highway or a teenager rushing to get to school, speeding can have devastating effects.

Every year, thousands of people in the United States suffer serious injuries or lose their lives due to drivers who exceed speed limits. Speeding reduces a driver’s reaction time and increases the severity of any resulting collision.

At Kreger Brodish LLP, we know that speeding car accidents can be life-changing events that cause physical, emotional, and financial damage.

We have seen the devastating consequences of speeding, from minor injuries to permanent disabilities and even death. If you have been involved in a car accident caused by speeding, our Durham personal injury lawyers are here to help.

Contact our office to get started with a free consultation with a car accident lawyer.

Our office is located at 5003 Southpark Drive, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27713.

We represent clients injured in speeding car accidents throughout Durham, including downtown Durham and communities throughout Southwest Durham.

Our Durham office is conveniently located near NC 54 and Interstate 40, providing access to major roads connecting the city’s downtown, southern, and southwestern areas.

Meet Our Durham Attorneys

Recent Case Results

Speeding Collision on US 70 in Durham Causes Serious Injuries

This case involved a serious head-on collision on US 70 in Durham, near the intersection of US 70, South Miami Boulevard, and Sherron Road.

Our client was carefully driving her vehicle on US 70 when another driver negligently drove out in front of her car, causing a high-speed head-on collision. Our client suffered serious injuries as a result and required weeks of medical care.

She sought help from our firm, and we were able to secure a significant recovery on her behalf.

$100,000.00 Recovery for Accident Near Intersection of Fayetteville Road and NC Highway 54

Kreger Brodish recently represented a client who was injured in a high-speed accident near the intersection of Fayetteville Road and North Carolina Highway 54, also known as NC 54.

This is a busy Durham traffic area due to its proximity to Interstate 40, Southpoint Mall, Research Triangle Park, and the Woodcroft and Hope Valley neighborhoods. It is also an area we know well, as this intersection is located very close to our Durham office.

Our client sustained serious injuries, required a lengthy hospital stay, and missed time from work, but we were able to obtain a substantial recovery on his behalf.

High-Speed Car Accident Outside Historic Durham Athletic Park in Downtown Durham Results in $75,000.00 Recovery

Kreger Brodish recently represented a client who was injured in a high-speed accident at the intersection of Morris Street and West Corporation Street in downtown Durham, just outside the Historic Durham Athletic Park and within the broader downtown area near Durham’s courthouse and judicial district.

The accident occurred when a careless driver ignored a stop sign and entered the intersection just as our client was making her way through it. The accident totaled our client’s vehicle and left her with costly medical bills.

We were able to secure a sizable recovery for our client that covered her damages.

Recent Speeding Statistics Related to Fatal Car Accidents

More than 1,500 people were killed in car crashes in North Carolina in one recent year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Nearly 500 of those deaths were speeding-related fatalities, making North Carolina fourth in speeding-related deaths among all states. Speeding-related fatalities accounted for 32 percent of all traffic deaths in North Carolina that year.

Nearly 40 percent of drivers involved in fatal speeding-related crashes that year were alcohol-impaired.

In addition to the human toll, speeding-related car accidents have a significant financial impact. According to the NHTSA, speeding-related crashes in the U.S. in a recent year cost approximately $46 billion.

This includes medical expenses, lost productivity, and property damage.

What Our Clients Say

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Kregar and Brodish helped my family through a car accident and the complexities of dealing with health insurance, emotional damage and loss of wages.

We would not have been able to navigate that on our own. We had a positive experience with them overall.

– Jessica Satter

 

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I highly recommend Kreger Brodish LLP for all your legal needs. Diligent. Professional. Great people. After getting into a car accident June 2025, I had no idea what to expect from that. Ben and his team assured me they had everything under control….and they did!

– Cre

 

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Working with my attorney was one of the best decisions I made after my car accident. From the beginning, Indi kept me informed, answered every question I had, and truly made me feel like she cared about my recovery and not just the case.

Indi handled everything professionally and fought hard to get me a settlement I was happy with. The entire process was smooth and stress-free thanks to her dedication and communication.

I highly recommend her to anyone needing help after an accident.

– Shakira Nichelle

Top Contributing Factors in Speeding Crashes in Durham

Speeding can be particularly dangerous in areas with frequent intersections, changing traffic conditions, and heavy traffic.

In downtown Durham, for example, drivers traveling near the Durham County Courthouse and Durham County Judicial Center encounter city streets with intersections and pedestrian activity that require drivers to react quickly to changing conditions.

In Southwest Durham, drivers on major routes such as US-15/501, University Drive, and Shannon Road may encounter heavier traffic and frequent turns, lane changes, and traffic signals.

When drivers travel too fast for these conditions, they have less time to respond to hazards and more distance is required to stop.

Why Do Drivers Speed?

Various factors contribute to speeding-related car accidents nationwide. According to the NHTSA, some of the most common factors that lead to speeding include the following:

• Traffic – Some drivers become aggressive and impatient when traffic is congested and respond by speeding.
• Running late – Drivers who are in a rush to get to work, school, meetings, or other appointments may speed up.
• Anonymity – Some motorists feel emboldened by the anonymity that being in their vehicles provides. They engage in aggressive driving behaviors like speeding because they believe they won’t be seen or caught.
• Disregard for others and the law – Some motorists speed and drive aggressively because they are careless or unconcerned with the safety of other road users.

Common Injuries Associated with Speeding Accidents

Speeding accidents can have devastating consequences and life-changing injuries for those involved. These accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, including the following:

• Amputations and loss of limb
• Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Broken bones
• Lacerations, cuts, and bruises
• Internal bleeding
• Burns and road rash
• Crush injuries
• Facial injuries and dental trauma
• Emotional trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

At What Speed Do Car Accidents Occur?

Most studies show that the faster a vehicle travels, the greater the probability of a crash.

Motorists traveling at higher speeds have less time to process their surroundings and react to hazardous situations. A speeding vehicle also requires a longer braking distance. The crash rate significantly increases for a single vehicle traveling faster than other motorists on the road.

Speed especially plays a crucial role in the probability that a pedestrian struck by a vehicle will suffer fatal injuries.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that the average risk of severe injury for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle reaches 10 percent at an impact speed of 16 miles per hour (mph) and increases to 90 percent at 46 mph.

The average risk of death for a pedestrian struck by a car is 10 percent at an impact speed of 23 mph, increasing to 90 percent at 58 mph.

The risk of severe injury or death is heightened for older pedestrians, even if they are hit at lower speeds. For instance, the average risk of severe injury or death for a 70-year-old pedestrian struck by a car traveling 25 mph is similar to that of a 30-year-old pedestrian struck at 35 mph.

How Many Deaths Are Caused by Speeding in the US?

Speeding was a factor in nearly 30 percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide in a recent year, killing more than 11,000 people, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

That’s an average of more than 30 people per day. The NHTSA reports that speeding has been a factor in nearly one-third of all fatal motor vehicle accidents nationwide for over two decades.

Which Age Group Is Most Likely to Speed?

Research shows that some drivers are more likely to speed than others.

According to the NSC, the proportion of male drivers speeding at the time of fatal crashes was higher than the proportion of female drivers across all age groups in one recent year. Young male drivers in the 15-20 age group were the most likely to be speeding at the time of fatal crashes, followed by male drivers in the 21-24 age group.

At least 32 percent of male drivers in these age groups involved in deadly crashes were speeding at the time of the accidents, the NSC reports.

How Many Accidents Are Caused by Speeding?

Recent statistics from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) illustrate how prevalent and deadly speeding accidents are.

There were more than 18,000 crashes statewide where speed was a factor in a recent year, accounting for nearly 7 percent of all crashes that year.  These accidents resulted in over 400 speeding-related fatalities, making up roughly one-quarter of all traffic fatalities.