Aggressive driving is a broad term that includes a variety of driving violations ranging from weaving in and out of lanes to driving too fast for road conditions. When a person chooses to drive in an aggressive manner, he or she prioritizes a personal agenda over the safety of others.
If you were injured by an aggressive or dangerous driver, a Meaux aggressive driving accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you with your claim. We strongly believe that you should not have to suffer after being harmed by another party’s negligent or reckless conduct. Contact us at (337) 777-7777 to learn more about how we can help.
Aggressive Driving Defined
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as a combination of moving traffic violations that may endanger other people or property. Some examples of moving traffic violations include:
- Exceeding the speed limit
- Driving too fast for the current conditions
- Following too closely
- Not using signals when changing lanes
- Driving on the shoulder, sidewalk, or median
- Passing in prohibited areas
- Failing to obey traffic signals or signs
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Reckless driving
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ClientDangers of Aggressive Driving
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety researched aggressive driving and found that it was a factor in 56% of fatal crashes based on data researchers analyzed from the NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). While aggressive driving does not always lead to death, the consequences of aggressive driving are often dire, resulting in serious and permanent injuries to victims.
One particularly dangerous type of aggressive driving is speeding, which the NHTSA reports caused the death of 9,378 people in 2018. Speeding is more likely to result in motor vehicle accidents because:
- The faster a vehicle is traveling, the more time it takes to come to a complete stop
- A driver is more likely to lose control of a vehicle at high speeds
- The impact of a collision involving a speeding vehicle will be stronger
- Safety equipment is less effective at higher rates of speed
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Rick Smith | ClientTypes of Accidents Caused by Aggressive Driving
There are a variety of accidents that aggressive driving may cause, including:
- Head-on collisions: aggressive drivers who are illegally passing, driving the wrong way down a one-way street, or drinking and driving may run head on into a vehicle traveling in the appropriate direction. Head-on collisions are often fatal due to the force and location of impact.
- Rear-end collisions: aggressive drivers may tailgate others, follow too closely, or be distracted, resulting in them ramming into the vehicle in front of them. These accidents often result in whiplash and other soft tissue injuries due to the body’s violent jerking that occurs when it is hit from behind.
- Sideswipe accidents: drivers may weave in and out of different lanes without signaling, which can increase their chances of colliding with a vehicle beside them.
- Single-vehicle accidents: drivers may wreck their own vehicles when street racing, speeding down abandoned roads, or drinking and driving. Passengers may be able to make a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance.
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ClientGathering Evidence to Prove Aggressive Driving
The other driver may deny any liability for the accident or may even try to blame you. Since Louisiana is an at-fault insurance state, you will need to be able to prove the other driver was at fault before you can receive any compensation from their insurance company for the damages you suffered.
When you work with a Meaux aggressive driving accident lawyer, he or she may be able to help you compile evidence to substantiate your injury claim, such as:
- The accident report that may contain the responding police officer’s observations and beliefs about how the accident caused
- The other driver’s driving record, which may show he or she was cited for the accident or had a history of aggressive driving
- Property damage records from the repair shop that show the location and severity of your vehicle’s damage
- Photographs of the damage to all vehicles involved and any other damage at the scene
- Videos from traffic cameras or dash cam footage that shows the moments leading up to the accident
- Your medical records
- Statements the other driver made about the accident
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ClientDamages Involved in Aggressive Driving Accidents
Because aggressive driving accidents often involve higher speeds and give little or no notice to victims before they occur, damages may be extensive, resulting in the loss of life or bodily functions. A personal injury lawyer may review evidence in your claim to estimate its potential value. Provide your lawyer with all evidence showing the financial and non-financial repercussions of the accident, such as:
- Medical records and bills regarding ambulance costs, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, and assistive devices
- Property repair estimates
- Lost wages
- Any permanent change in your earnings
- Your own statements or journal entries about the degree of pain you experience during recovery and how the accident has affected your life and relationships with others
Every accident is unique and may involve different damages. Your claim’s value may be determined based on several factors, including:
- The type of injuries you suffered
- The severity of your injuries
- The total cost of your medical expenses
- Your lost wages
- How much pain and suffering and mental anguish you endured
Contact us at (337) 777-7777 to get a more accurate idea about the potential value of your claim.
Call Us Today to Learn More About Your Claim
If you or your loved one was injured in an accident involving an aggressive or reckless driver, a Meaux aggressive driving accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help. We may thoroughly investigate your claim and identify the full extent of your damages to get a better sense of how the accident happened and how it has affected you. Our lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, so you are not responsible for any attorney fees unless and until we recover compensation on your behalf. Call us today at (337) 777-7777 to speak to a member of our team.
