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Auto racing accidents that result from illegal street racing can cause a considerable amount of property damage, personal injury, and even death. As a general rule, the greater the speed, alcohol involvement, and size of the vehicles, the greater the damage in an auto accident. Because auto racing accidents involve collisions at higher speeds, the damage that results can be devastating. When losses result in auto racing accidents, the victims have the right to seek compensation for their damages.
According to statistics, auto racing accidents have claimed the lives of 345 people since 1990. The number of people that are killed in auto racing accidents is increasing with every year. In 2000, seventy-two people died in auto racing accidents, compared to 135 people who died in auto racing accidents the following year. National statistics reveal that nearly fifty people in every thousand who are involved in illegal auto racing will be seriously injured in auto racing accidents.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, auto accidents are the leading cause of death for people aged fifteen to twenty. This coincides with the age group which is most likely to be involved in illegal racing and auto racing accidents. Teens may lack the driving experience and judgment abilities that adult drivers have developed over time. Teens are also more likely to take foolish risks thereby putting themselves in dangerous situations where auto racing accidents are more likely to occur.
When illegal racing or auto racing accidents are discovered by law enforcement, those responsible can face heavy penalties for their actions. People who are caught racing or cause auto racing accidents can be arrested and have their vehicles impounded. If convicted, the offender can face months of incarceration, heavy punitive fines, loss of driving privileges, insurance penalties, and more. In addition to these criminal penalties a defendant can be charged with vehicular manslaughter (murder) in fatal auto racing accidents.
Persons responsible for auto racing accidents can also be held liable for property damage and personal injury that was caused in the accident. Victims who have suffered losses in auto racing accidents have the legal right to seek compensation for their losses. Compensatory damages in auto racing accidents cases can include medical and rehabilitation expenses, loss of income, disability, property damage, pain and suffering, and more. Because auto racing accidents involve reckless or grossly negligent actions committed by those responsible, punitive damages may also be awarded in a civil personal injury case.
Illegal street racing has reached epidemic levels in some metropolitan areas across the nation. In response, law enforcement is cracking down to prosecute these crimes and reduce the risk and prevalence of auto racing accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in auto racing accidents, you may wish to contact a qualified and experienced attorney in your area who can evaluate your case to determine how to protect and maximize your legal interests.
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