Philadelphia Speeding Car Accident Lawyer

Speeding is the leading cause of car crashes in Philadelphia, according to data from the city’s Vision Zero Task Force.

A single speeding driver can turn an ordinary commute into a life-threatening event in seconds. Drivers in Philadelphia who speed on Roosevelt Boulevard or race down side streets in Kensington aren’t just breaking the law. They’re putting every other person on the road at risk of catastrophic injury or death.

If a speeding driver hit you or someone you love, you need help from a Philadelphia speeding car accident lawyer who knows how to build speeding accident injury cases from the ground up. You need The Levin Firm.

When you come to our team of experienced personal injury attorneys for help, we can get to work immediately to investigate the crash, build a case to hold the at-fault driver accountable, and demand full compensation for your losses.

Why Speeding Cases Are Different from Other Car Accident Claims

Speed changes everything about a crash. A collision at 45 mph generates far more force than one at 25 mph. The added force translates directly into more severe injuries. Speeding drivers also have less time to react and less control over their vehicles. Speeding crashes often involve rollovers, multi-vehicle pileups, and other serious consequences that slower crashes do not produce.

The physical differences have a direct impact on the injury claims that result from crashes caused by speeding motorists. The law treats proof of traffic violations like speeding as evidence of negligence per se in Pennsylvania. That means a driver who breaks a speed law can be considered negligent as a matter of law based on the violation, without any further evidence of negligence required. Showing that a driver broke a speeding law can therefore play a central role in establishing liability for an accident claim.

Because speeding accident injuries tend to be more severe, the resulting personal injury claims tend to be worth more. That means insurance companies often fight harder against speeding claims, since they know they might be on the hook for substantial sums of money.

Our speeding accident lawyers in Philadelphia know how these cases unfold. We can anticipate insurer tactics and build a claim that holds up against them.

How We Prove the Other Driver Was Speeding

Speeding is not always obvious in the immediate aftermath of a crash, so our legal team gathers every available form of evidence to establish it. Some examples of evidence that might be useful for establishing speeding include:

Event data recorder information – Many modern vehicles store speed, braking, and acceleration data in onboard computers. We can work quickly to preserve the information before it is lost.
Traffic camera footage – Philadelphia has expanded its traffic camera network in recent years, and the cameras can capture a vehicle’s speed at the time of the crash.
Eyewitness accounts – Witnesses who saw the crash unfold may be able to provide crucial testimony about how fast the at-fault driver was traveling.
Accident reconstruction reports – Our firm works with engineers who analyze skid marks, vehicle damage, and crash physics to calculate a driver’s speed at impact.
Police reports and citations – A speeding citation issued at the scene can provide strong supporting evidence for a negligence per se argument.

A $3 Million Result in a Reckless, Speeding Crash

Our firm has a long history of securing significant results for clients hurt by reckless and speeding drivers. In one case our law firm handled, a transportation company’s driver was operating a van carrying workers at an unsafe speed and lost control during a sharp turn, which caused the van to roll over multiple times.

Our client suffered catastrophic fractures to her lower leg, which left her unable to walk without a cane for the rest of her life. It took years of litigation and dozens of depositions to build her claim, but that persistence paid off. We ultimately resolved the case for $3 million.

Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. However, our past results reflect the level of preparation and determination we bring to every case we handle. Don’t just take our word for it, though. Here’s what one of our past clients had to say about working with the personal injury lawyers from The Levin Firm:

“I had never been in the position of needing a lawyer to fight for me before and was unsure where to start. I started making phone calls to all the area lawyers, and Gabriel Levin was the only one to answer the phone personally and talk to me. It was a good sign and enough to make me take a chance on him.

I’m writing this review to hopefully help you make your choice when choosing a lawyer to represent and fight for you. James Stinsman, Gabriel Levin, and the staff at the firm have always been just a phone call away and never made me feel like I was bothering them. Jim Stinsman would spend any amount of time necessary on the phone or in person explaining every step of the process and making sure I was fully aware of what was going on. They guided me to making the best decisions possible for me and my family, and I never felt pressured to take a deal I did not believe in.

I felt I was done right by the firm in the end, and I’m so glad it turned out that way, as I have heard horror stories from people having a negative experience at other law [firms].

In the unfortunate event that I need a lawyer again, I will 100% go with The Levin Firm Personal Injury Lawyers.

Thanks for the help, Gabriel, Jim and staff of The Levin Firm Personal Injury Lawyers.”
– Daryle M.

The recognition we have received from peers and clients also backs up our reputation. Founding attorney Gabriel Levin has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year from 2010 through 2024, and The Levin Firm holds a “Superb” Avvo rating of 10.0. These honors reflect the same standard of service that drives every case our firm handles.

Philadelphia’s Speeding Problem, By the Numbers

Speeding is one of the most dangerous problems on Philadelphia’s roads. According to the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2030, speeding is the leading factor in serious and fatal crashes citywide, accounting for 19 percent of them – more than any other contributing cause.

Roosevelt Boulevard car accidents illustrate both the risk that speeding presents and an opportunity to change things for the better. The Roosevelt Boulevard corridor has long ranked among the most dangerous roads in Philadelphia. The city installed automated speed enforcement cameras there in 2020 to address the danger. Since then, speeding violations on the boulevard have dropped by more than 95 percent, according to a press release from the city. Fatal and serious injury crashes along the road have decreased by 21 percent.

What Financial Compensation Can I Recover After Being Hit by a Speeding Driver?

Motorists in Pennsylvania elect whether to purchase limited tort or full tort insurance, which directly affects the type of compensation claim you can file.

Regardless of who caused the crash, your first-party personal injury protection (PIP) benefits generally cover your initial medical expenses and a portion of any lost income, up to your policy limits. However, once you exhaust PIP benefits and start to look beyond first-party coverage, the tort option you elected on your auto policy determines what you can recover from the at-fault driver.

If you selected a full tort policy, you retain the right to pursue compensation for pain and suffering and other non-economic losses from other drivers who were responsible for the crash. If you opted for a limited tort policy, you can still recover your economic losses, but you generally cannot pursue compensation for non-economic losses unless your injuries meet Pennsylvania’s serious injury threshold or another exception applies to your case.

Our speeding accident lawyers in Philadelphia can review your policy and clarify your options.

Depending on your tort option and the severity of your injuries, you could be entitled to Pennsylvania speeding accident compensation for:

Current medical expenses – The costs of emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and medication for your car accident injuries. PIP typically covers medical expenses.
Future treatment costs – Medical bills that extend beyond your initial recovery, such as the costs of ongoing physical therapy, additional surgeries, or long-term pain management. These costs often exceed first-party insurance policy limits.
Lost income – Any lost wages, salary, bonuses, or other income you lost while out of work because of the crash. First-party benefits generally cover only a portion of lost income, so a third-party claim may be necessary to cover the full extent.
Reduced earning capacity – The lasting impact on your future earning ability if your injuries limit the type of work you can perform or the number of hours you can work. This type of loss is not covered by first-party benefits.
Non-economic losses like pain, suffering, and lost quality of life – The physical pain and emotional distress you suffer due to the crash, as well as the toll your injuries take on your overall quality of life. Your ability to recover compensation for these losses depends on your tort selection. You have the unrestricted right to seek compensation for these losses if you have full tort coverage, while you can do so under a limited tort policy only if you meet the serious injury threshold or if another exception applies.
Out-of-pocket expenses – Other costs related to the accident, such as transportation to medical appointments. Out-of-pocket expenses are factored into the overall value of a claim. Whether these costs are reimbursable through first-party benefits or must be pursued through a third-party claim depends on the specific type of expense and the insurer’s interpretation of your coverage.

Will My Compensation Be Reduced If I Was Partly at Fault?

Yes. Under Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover compensation from other at-fault parties as long as you’re less than 51 percent at fault for the crash. However, your payout is reduced based on your percentage of fault. For example, if the court found you 20 percent responsible for a crash, your compensation award would be decreased by 20 percent.

Insurance companies frequently try to shift blame onto injured victims to reduce what they must pay out on a claim. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can push back against these tactics with solid evidence to minimize your share of responsibility.

How Long Do I Have to File a Speeding Accident Claim in Philadelphia?

Pennsylvania law generally gives car accident victims two years from the date of an auto accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. In some cases, the filing window is even shorter.

Missing the applicable deadline typically means losing your right to pursue compensation through the courts entirely. It is best to contact our Philadelphia speeding car accident lawyers as soon as possible after a crash.

Talk to a Philadelphia Speeding Accident Attorney Today

A speeding driver’s decision to break the law should not cost you your health, your income, or your peace of mind. The Levin Firm has spent years fighting for Philadelphia crash victims, and we are ready to put that experience to work for you now.

Contact us today for a free legal consultation with an experienced car accident attorney in Philadelphia who will treat your case with the personal attention it deserves.