Dangers of Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
Road rage is not a rare occurrence. In fact, 2% of drivers admit to trying to run an aggressor off the road. That is pretty scary stuff considering that number amounts to 1 in 50. How many time do you encounter 50 cars on your commute to and from work? Probably tens of times. Additional statistics help to further clarify the often ignored issue of aggressive drivers:- 66% of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive drivers
- 37% of road rage incidents involve a firearm
- 80% of drivers admit to being aggressive at least once a year
- Males are most likely to exhibit extreme violence on the road
- Half of drivers admit to responding to road rage with their own aggressive tactics
- Each year, approximately 31 people are killed and 1800 are injured due to road rage/aggressive driving [1]
Florida Road Rage
In the US last year, there were at least 620 gun-involved road rage incidents: that's more than double from two years earlier. And who is the state leading this frighteningly high statistic? Florida, which had the most in the country over a two-year period with 146 incidents. Florida also has the largest number of concealed-carry permit holders in the country, meaning more people carry firearms in their cars than anywhere else in America. The correlation between permits and gun-related incidents on the road is still being studied, but early results show there is some correlation. To try to cut down on aggressive driving in Florida, the legislature has passed a few laws. In 2012 it became illegal to drive more than 10 miles below the speed limit in the left lane. Another law, passed in 2009, requires drivers who have been in three crashes in three years to take driver's education classes again. Florida law enforcement agencies have also created safety campaigns asking drivers to be more patient and launched ticketing campaigns to target aggressive drivers.Accidents Involving Road Rage
Driving a vehicle is already extremely dangerous—the most dangerous thing the average person does, in fact—so we don't need to find ways to make it even more life threatening. Unfortunately however, road rage is real and prevalent threat. If someone cuts you off in traffic, do not make an aggressive gesture or honk. Only use your horn to warn another driver, not to show your dismay. If you are involved in a road rage incident, do not escalate the situation further. Slow down, move out of their way, and go about your day. If the driver persists, find a safe, well inhabited place to pull over and call authorities. If you are injured by an aggressive driver, then it's time to take action. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney who knows the ins-and-outs of Florida civil law to help you maximize your case against the negligent driver. You may be surprised how much hiring an expert can help by revealing unknown evidence, exposing other parties at fault, and utilizing expert witnesses. If you or a loved one has been injured by an aggressive driver, contact the Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA in one of the following ways:Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA 800 North Belcher Road Clearwater, Florida 33765 727-451-6900
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