Drivers can sometimes become irrationally angry on the road. This can lead to unsafe behaviors, such as speeding, tailgating, and unsafe passing. Those feelings of intense anger are called road rage, and drivers who give in to their road rage and cause harm because of it can be held accountable for the damage they do.
Diaco Law is here and ready to help victims of road rage accidents to get justice. These vehicle accidents often cause serious injuries because the angry drivers engage in behaviors that make crashes both more likely to occur and more likely to cause harm. For example, driving at excessive speeds increases the force of the impact, often causing catastrophic injuries.
A Tampa road rage accident lawyer at our firm can help you take the necessary steps to hold the angry driver accountable and to get you the maximum compensation for damages. Give us a call at (813) 221-7978 to schedule a free consultation and find out more.
Examples of Road Rage That Can Cause Harm
Here are a few types of angry behavior drivers often engage in that can lead to auto accidents and cause significant harm:
- Tailgating or following too closely
- Aggressive driving
- Blocking another driver
- Trying to force a driver off the road
- Excessive speed
- Illegal passing
- Running red lights
- Failing to obey traffic signals
- Weaving and lane changes
- Cutting off drivers
These high-risk behaviors are both a violation of the law in most cases and also a breach of a driver’s obligation to exercise reasonable care behind the wheel.
When a driver breaks a safety rule or is less careful than a hypothetical average, reasonable driver would be, that motorist becomes responsible for any car crash that occurs as a direct result of their unsafe actions. They can be held liable for covering medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages you endure.
What Can a Tampa Road Rage Accident Lawyer Do to Help You?
Diaco Law can help you after you or someone you love is affected by road rage. Our legal team will:
- Help you determine if you must make a claim on your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage under Florida’s no-fault laws or whether your injuries were serious enough to take action against the angry driver.
- Assist in gathering evidence to prove that a driver experiencing road rage was the direct cause of your crash. This evidence may include witness testimony, police reports, and more. This evidence will help you make a successful claim
- Negotiate with insurers who represent at-fault drivers to try to convince them to accept responsibility and make a fair settlement offer. Often, your ability to agree on a settlement will be determined based on the strength of your case and how likely the insurer thinks you are to back down. Diaco Law doesn’t give in to insurers and has experience putting together a compelling claim, so we’ll help maximize the chances of negotiation success.
- Go to court if necessary: We have litigation experience and are ready to go to court and prove how a driver’s road rage harmed you and why you are entitled to be compensated fully for your losses.
Diaco Law has decades of experience representing victims of road rage, and we are committed to working every day on your case to help you get justice. Your consultation is free and we won’t stop fighting for you, so give us a call at (813) 221-7978 today to get a committed advocate on your side.