Speeding-Related Accidents

Georgia Speeding Accident Attorney

Speed Kills. We Hold Speeders Accountable.

Speeding is a factor in approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide, and Georgia is no exception. When a driver exceeds the speed limit or drives too fast for conditions, they reduce their ability to steer safely around curves, extend their stopping distance, and dramatically increase the force of any collision. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-180), drivers must not exceed the posted speed limit and must reduce speed when conditions require it — including rain, fog, heavy traffic, and construction zones.

The physics of speeding make these accidents especially deadly. Kinetic energy increases exponentially with speed — a vehicle traveling at 60 mph has four times the impact energy of one traveling at 30 mph. This means that speeding accidents are far more likely to result in catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, and death. Attorney Jonathan Overman uses accident reconstruction experts to calculate vehicle speeds at impact and demonstrate the devastating consequences.

Proving a speeding-related accident claim in Georgia involves establishing that the at-fault driver was exceeding the speed limit or driving too fast for conditions. Evidence can include event data recorder (black box) data, skid mark analysis, vehicle damage assessment, posted speed limits, traffic citations issued at the scene, and witness testimony. A traffic citation for speeding is strong evidence of negligence per se — meaning the violation of a safety statute creates a presumption of negligence.

Georgia's Super Speeder Law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-189) imposes additional penalties on drivers convicted of traveling 75 mph or faster on two-lane roads or 85 mph or faster on any road. If the at-fault driver in your accident was cited under the Super Speeder Law, this strengthens your civil claim by demonstrating egregious disregard for safety. Overbird Law leverages criminal traffic convictions to build the strongest possible personal injury cases.