Accidents Caused by Aggressive Driving

Aggressive drivers create chaos on the road. From speeding to tailgating, their antagonistic behaviors often lead to car accidents. In fact, many of our clients at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman have been seriously harmed by aggressive drivers. If you or someone you love has been impacted by an aggressive driver, call one of our car accident attorneys in Wilmington, Newark or Seaford today to find out more.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” In other words, aggressive driving doesn’t just involve one bad behavior. It’s usually a combination of dangerous traffic violations that endanger the wellbeing—and lives—of others on the road.

Examples of aggressive driving

Aggressive driving or “road rage” could stem from a variety of issues. The driver may be intoxicated, suffering from a mental illness, or simply be having a bad day and taking it out on the rest of the world. No matter the root cause, however, aggressive driving is unacceptable. Aggressive drivers are known to:

• Speed
• Tailgate
• Run stop signs or red lights
• Fail to yield
• Improperly pass
• Cut off other drivers
• Make unsafe lane changes
• Yell, scream, or curse at other drivers
• Not use turn signals

In some of the worst instances of aggressive driving, the person may engage in violent behaviors. In April, The New York Times reported that road rage cases involving firearms has doubled in the past three years. Some people are even killed over traffic disputes, like former NFL player Joe McKnight who was murdered by an aggressive driver in December 2016.

Consequences of aggressive driving

A driver full of rage who ignores all safety precautions on the road could cause a whole host of car accidents, including:

• Rear-end accidents
• T-bone accidents
• Front end collisions
• Sideswipes
• Rollovers
• Multi-car collisions
• Violent outbursts on the side of the road

Other drivers and passengers are at risk of serious injury or death.

No one has the right to be a menace on the road. If you were injured by an aggressive driver and you want justice, contact Silverman, McDonald & Friedman by calling 302-888-2900 or filling out our contact form right away. Our car crash attorneys in Wilmington, Newark, and Seaford help clients obtain full and fair compensation after a car accident in Delaware. Let us tip the scales of justice in your favor.