Gainesville, Florida accident attorney talks about the high cost of speeding.

If you think speeding is no big deal, then you'd be wrong--maybe even dead wrong.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the likelihood of death or serious disfigurement in a car accident doubles for every 10 mph that a motor vehicle travels over 50 mph.

In fact, speeding is so damaging that it costs society more than $23 billion dollars a year.  That's nearly $44,193 per minute! And there's no price tag on losing a family member or friend.

So what is it about speeding that is so dangerous? According to the NHTSA, speeding:

• reduces a driver's visibility;
• diminishes a driver's ability to steer around curves or objects in the road;
• extends the distance required to stop;
• decreases the effectiveness of seatbelts, airbags, and crumple zones; and
• can be a sign of aggressive driving or escalate into "road rage."

As an experienced Gainesville, Florida accident attorney, I ask you to spread the word about speeding to your friends, family, and loved ones. Exceeding the speed limit kills. And remember, if you exceed the posted limit by even 1 mph, you are speeding.

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