Many people do not consider themselves to be aggressive drivers. However, when they engage in speeding and failing to abide by right-of-way laws, this is aggressive driving and many drivers do not even realize it. Aggressive driving typically consists of illegal acts that can lead to serious results. If you believe that another party has acted in a negligent manner and should be held liable, it is imperative that you speak with a skilled personal injury attorney in your time of need.

Every year, nearly 5 million car accidents take place due to aggressive driving. Proving that somebody has acted in an aggressive manner at the time of your accident can sometimes be a difficult thing to do. However, if you can show that aggressive driving was to blame for an accident, you will be able to gain compensation against a negligent party who caused you harm.

Different Types of Aggressive Driving 

Speeding: Yes, there are many times that drivers speed to and from other places. Speeding is most likely to take place when drivers are headed to work and when appointments are about to be missed. Even so, drivers should never engage in speeding because it puts other drivers on the roads at risk. In 2018, speeding took the lives of 9,378 victims and continues to happen more and more common each year.

When a driver fails to abide by the posted speed limit, they are more likely to cause an accident. On top of that, accidents that happen at high speeds are most likely to bring catastrophic and even fatal results. This is why drivers must abide by the speed limit at all times. 

Right-of-Way: Some drivers believe that it is always their turn to go on the roadways. In some cases, a driver might attempt to make a yellow light even though it has turned red as well. Drivers must always abide by right-of-way laws so that they do not cause serious accidents, some of which include side-impact and head-on collisions.

Unsafe Lane Changes: Frequent and unsafe lane changes take place on our major highways and beyond. Many drivers search for the perfect opportunity to get around other vehicles and cross as many lanes as possible. When drivers act like race car drivers, accidents are more commonly expected. These accidents can be incredibly devastating and are preventable.

Failing to Signal: Many people attempt to get where they’re going as quickly as possible, which means that they might fail to signal at times. When a person fails to signal, it is a form of aggressive driving that could lead to a rear-end accident or a pileup collision. 

Tailgating: Following another driver too closely is also considered to be aggressive driving. Tailgating another driver is when you are following them too closely, which might not give a driver enough time to go on their brakes. This can lead to devastating results.

When You’ve Been Injured by an Aggressive Driver 

Drivers are always supposed to watch out for others who share the roadways. Aggressive driving puts many drivers at risk for serious injuries. If you have been harmed in an accident due to an aggressive driver, you should always speak with a Florida car accident attorney in your time of need. Our attorneys at Sheftall & Associates are here to support you in your time of need. Please contact our skilled attorneys at 904-647-2296.