Did an Aggressive Driver Cause an Auto Accident?
You are probably already aware of how dangerous reckless driving can be. The careless driving of another person can change your life forever. If an aggressive driver caused an auto accident where you got injured, you are entitled to compensation for any injury and damage related to the accident. For this reason, it is important to refer to an auto accident attorney in Orlando like the Payer Lawyer. Before signing anything or discussing the matter with your insurance company, contact the Payer Law to know your rights as a victim of an auto accident caused by an aggressive driving.
What are the factors that contribute to an Aggressive Driver?
Aggressive driving is when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property” according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
The dangerous driving may include:
- Tailgating
- Speeding
- Driving through red lights
- Frequently changing lanes in an unsafe and erratic way
- Illegal driving on the sidewalk, median or the shoulder
- Negligent, reckless or erratic driving
- Passing through prohibited zones
- Disregarding yield signs, stop signs and any other traffic signals
- Not signaling when changing lanes or taking a turn
- Disregarding other drivers’ signals
Road Rage
Road rage can often be a result of aggressive driving. The NSC (National Safety Council) defines it as “a physical assault of a person or vehicle as a result of a traffic incident.”
Road rage involves using the vehicle to cause harm to another person or their property.
According to the ASC (American Safety Council), people generally involved in road rage are young males. 37% of all incidents that lead to road rage include firearms.
In case you come across an aggressive driver, the NSC suggests:
- Give them enough room and get out of their way
- Refrain from making eye contact
- Avoid making any facial gestures or hand movements that can be perceived as rude
- Call 911
Accidents
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 55.7 percent of all fatal auto accidents that occurred in the recent four years were due to the reckless actions of aggressive driving. If you are a victim of an accident make sure to call auto accident attorney in Orlando. Even most of the non-fatal accidents that resulted in severe injuries involved aggressive driving.
Contact us
If an aggressive driver caused an accident where you got injured, it is important to refer to a skilled and experienced auto accident attorney in Orlando. With over 30 years of experience, Payer Law can offer the peace of mind to their clients that their case will be handled in an ethical and diligent manner. Every detail of a case is extremely important in the resulting verdict, and obtaining the best possible outcomes for our clients is our #1 priority.
We thoroughly assess the facts of your case and work alongside investigators to prove that your injuries and the auto accident were a result of aggressive driving of another driver. We try our best to negotiate a fair compensation for the victims of auto accidents. For a free consultation, contact us now.
