Speeding contributes to serious motor vehicle accidents nationwide. According to a 2026 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding was a factor in 28% of fatal crashes and 13% of injury crashes nationwide in 2024. Speed-related car crashes accounted for 29% of all U.S. traffic fatalities that year.
The problem is especially concerning in Oklahoma, where speeding was involved in 37% of traffic fatalities in 2024. Tulsa is no exception. The state’s Highway Safety Plan notes that the city consistently ranks among Oklahoma’s top cities for speed-related collisions.
If you suffered serious injuries in a car accident caused by speeding, you may be eligible for compensation. Put Cain Law to work for you. With over 100 years of combined experience in personal injury law, our attorneys know how catastrophic motor vehicle accidents can be, especially those caused by speeding. We’re committed to helping accident victims and their families seek compensation and accountability for the full extent of their financial and personal losses.
It all starts with a free consultation. Contact us today to discuss your case with a Tulsa speeding car accident lawyer.
How Cain Law’s Tulsa Speeding Car Accident Lawyers Can Help
At Cain Law, our legal team can provide compassionate guidance if a speeding driver harmed you. Oklahoma law gives you rights, and we can help you assert them.
Clients choose Cain Law because of our:
- Extensive experience ‒ With over a century of collective legal experience, we know the tactics insurance companies use to deflect, deny, or delay valid car accident claims. We won’t let them unfairly blame you.
- 24/7 availability ‒ Initial consultations come at no cost or obligation.
- Easy access ‒ If you can’t meet with us in our offices, our Tulsa car accident attorneys can come to you — at your home, by your hospital bed, or wherever works for you.
- Personal attention ‒ We build cases tailored to your situation. If you need help finding medical care, our team can connect you with specialists and caregivers to meet your specific needs.
- Robust resources ‒ Our rapid-response team of investigators can start examining the accident right away to recover and preserve key evidence. Our experienced car accident lawyers can also draw on a network of medical and vocational experts to demonstrate the full impact of your injuries, including their long-term effects on your health, earning capacity, and future expenses.
These strengths have helped our Tulsa personal injury lawyers recover more than $250 million for our clients. While past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases, our results demonstrate our experience pursuing compensation in complex car accident claims. Examples include:
- $3 million for an individual who suffered traumatic brain injuries in a semi-crash
- $1 million for a client who needed lower back surgery after a car wreck
- $735,000 for a person who needed neck surgery after a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle
Behind these successes are real people like Marissa Silva, who had this to say about her time here:
“Extremely professional staff and great people who listen to you. I really like the intake process and how they took the time to take every detail and noted it to my case.”
When you turn to us for help, you can expect your Tulsa car accident lawyer to:
- Thoroughly investigate the accident to gather evidence of the other driver’s speeding
- Identify any other parties who may be liable for the crash
- Work with qualified experts to understand the accident’s financial and personal impact on your life
- Send a demand letter to the speeding driver’s insurance company
- Negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement
- Take your case to trial, if necessary, to seek the compensation you deserve
We stand by our no-fee guarantee, so you can pursue your claim without upfront legal fees. If we don’t win your case, you don’t pay us attorney fees. You can focus on healing without worrying about unexpected bills from us.
Why Speeding Changes the Force of a Crash
There’s a reason speed can be so deadly when it comes to car accident. The faster a vehicle is traveling, the more force it imparts when it strikes another motorist, pedestrian, or bicyclist. At higher speeds, such violent impact can result in severe injuries with potentially long-term consequences, such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Vital organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Deep cuts and lacerations
- Amputation
How Speed Can Be Proven After a Tulsa Car Accident
Building a strong case against the driver who caused a reckless speeding accident requires strong evidence, which may include:
- The police report
- The vehicle’s event data recorder (“black box”)
- Photographs of the accident scene, including the vehicles’ resting positions, skid marks, and broken glass patterns
- Photos of any visible injuries
- Traffic, surveillance, or dashboard camera footage
- Speed-camera or radar records
- Witness statements
- Police measurements and crash reports
- GPS, telematics, or navigation data
- Cell phone location data
In complex personal injury cases, your attorney may bring in accident reconstruction experts to explain scientific and technical concepts in terms that judges and juries can understand.
What If the Driver Was Driving Too Fast for Conditions?
Under Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 11-801, drivers must operate their vehicles at a “careful and prudent” speed based on factors like surrounding traffic, the surface of the roadway, and the width of the highway. The law also prohibits motorists from driving so fast that they cannot stop safely within the clear distance in front of them.
Therefore, drivers cannot rely on the posted speed limit to avoid liability for a speed-related car crash in Tulsa. They must also drive no faster than the conditions allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a driver be at fault if they were driving too fast but not over the speed limit?
Yes. In a Tulsa car accident case, fault is not based on whether someone violated a law, but on whether they failed to act with appropriate care given the circumstances. Driving too fast for conditions shows a lack of proper care, but your ability to recover compensation depends on the facts of the case.
What if the speeding driver was not given a ticket?
The driver could still be at fault even if a police officer didn’t cite them. A ticket is just one piece of evidence that could show a civil court the driver was speeding. An experienced attorney can investigate the incident in depth to prove liability for a speed-related collision in Tulsa.
What if the insurance company says I also caused the speeding crash?
Insurers scrutinize speeding-driver accident claims carefully, looking for any reason to shift some blame onto car accident victims. Okla. Stat. tit. 23, §13 is the state’s modified comparative negligence rule, which prevents an injured person from recovering compensation if they are 51% or more at fault. Although the rule governs the recovery of damages in court, insurance adjusters may also consider allegations of shared fault when evaluating settlement offers. A Tulsa car accident lawyer can help you challenge unfair claims if the insurer blames you.
Contact a Tulsa Speeding Car Accident Lawyer Today
In pain? Call Cain™. Our experienced speeding injury lawyers are ready to review your case at no cost or obligation. Contact us now to learn whether you may be eligible for compensation to help cover your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.