Excessive Speeding And Unsafe Lane Changes

Fight Back Against Negligent Drivers In New York

Drivers who speed and make unsafe lane changes in traffic put themselves, other drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists at extreme risk of injury. Traffic laws are in place to ensure everyone’s safety, and failure to obey them can have serious consequences. If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by a reckless driver, it is important to have an experienced New York negligent driver lawyer who will fight to protect your interests.

The relationship between vehicle speed and crash severity is not linear — it is exponential. A vehicle traveling at 50 mph carries roughly 2.5 times the kinetic energy of one traveling at 30 mph, meaning the forces involved in a crash increase dramatically with each additional mile per hour. At highway speeds, the difference between a driver reacting in time and failing to react can be measured in fractions of a second and hundreds of feet of stopping distance. When a speeding driver also makes an abrupt or unsignaled lane change, the combination removes any possibility of evasive action for surrounding drivers. These are not accidents in the casual sense — they are the predictable result of choices that violate both traffic law and basic duty of care.

Modern vehicles record critical data in their Event Data Recorder (EDR), sometimes called a black box, including vehicle speed, throttle position, brake application, and seatbelt status in the seconds before a collision. This data can directly contradict a driver’s claim that they were traveling within the speed limit or had no warning before impact. Our attorneys move quickly to preserve EDR data before it is overwritten or the vehicle is repaired or destroyed. Combined with traffic camera footage, cell tower records showing phone use, and expert accident reconstruction analysis, this evidence creates a factual record that is extremely difficult for opposing counsel to challenge.

At the Cerchione Hurowitz Law Group LLP law firm, we help clients throughout New York City to secure the compensation they deserve when they have been injured by a driver who was driving too fast or making unsafe lane changes. We hold the negligent parties accountable and diligently seek the best result available in your case.

To speak with a New York lawyer about negligent drivers and auto accidents, call our firm at 646-666-3030 .

Your Advocate In Serious New York City Auto Accidents

We have substantial experience in a wide variety of motor vehicle accident cases. We fully investigate every aspect of the accident in order to determine how your injuries happened and who was at fault. We have access to a broad network of accident reconstruction engineers, life-planning specialists and other experts to help us build the most compelling possible case on your behalf.

Our firm has been in business for more than 60 years. From the day we opened our doors, our only focus has been seeking justice for personal injury victims. We don’t do anything else. When you hire our firm, you get the benefit of a dedicated group of attorneys and staff committed to doing whatever it takes to successfully resolve your case.

Call Our Lawyers About Negligent Drivers

Contact our New York law office today to discuss the injuries you have suffered at the hands of a reckless driver. We are available during regular business hours and by appointment evenings and weekends. You can reach us by phone at 646-666-3030 . We take every personal injury case on a contingency basis which means that you don’t pay any attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.