The answers may surprise you…
Road rage is defined as overt rage that a person feels, and then directed towards other drivers, while driving along the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that road rage includes criminal acts of violence, and that aggressive driving is usually involved in the act as well. It is estimated that possibly up to one-third of all accidents and upwards of two-thirds of fatalities result from road rage incidents with motorists.
Road rage incidents can take many forms. If another driver is yelling out of his window at your car while you both wait in traffic, it may be an active case of road rage. If another driver holds up a sign in his window with offensive language written on it, it may also be considered a case of road rage. Also, if another driver forces you off of the road into a ditch, that act may be considered a case of road rage. People often do not know how to respond in these types of situations. They are usually shocked to see the abhorrent behaviors of their fellow drivers, directed at them or directed at others, while behind the wheel of a moving motor vehicle.
There might be questions that you may have regarding liability if a road rage incident is responsible for your having suffered losses as the result of an accident. Speaking to a law enforcement official will possibly answer some of your questions regarding the legalities after an accident due to road rage. You may also want to speak to an attorney versed in the rules, regulations, and laws surrounding road rage incidents and what can be done, after the dust has cleared, after an accident or loss.
If you find yourself involved in an incident of road rage, you should consider your rights and talk to an expert if the incident results in an accident. Call the law offices of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 or get in touch with us online at www.ledgerlaw.com. We are available to answer any questions that you may have regarding road rage.
