Aggressive Driving

Aggressive drivers endanger innocent people every day. Tailgating, swerving between lanes, speeding, and taking risks while behind the wheel is not only illegal, but it can also destroy lives. Aggressive drivers are responsible for accidents that severely injure or cause the death of another.

There are many signs that can alert you to an aggressive driver, such as if they are running stop signs and red lights, speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, passing on the right, the shoulder, or on unpaved portions of the roadway, making unsafe lane changes, or making hand and facial gestures, screaming, honking, and flashing their lights at other drivers. If you were hit by a driver exhibiting this conduct and who drove aggressively, causing a collision and injuries, you have the right to pursue full compensation in an insurance claim or lawsuit. Contact a Dallas aggressive driving accident lawyer at The Lenahan Law Firm at (214) 295-1008 to find out how we can help you.

It’s difficult to spot an aggressive driver if you don’t know the signs. How are you supposed to know how someone in a different car is feeling? Unfortunately, aggressive drivers will usually let you know through their dangerous behavior. Some signs to watch out for are:

If you notice a driver behaving in an aggressive way, you should give them space to pass you when it is safe and legal to do so. It is in your best interest to be as far away from the aggressive driver as possible, as they can very easily lose control of their vehicle and cause a collision. However, never pull over to the side of the road and stop in order to allow them to pass. Some aggressive drivers may take you stopping as an opportunity to attack you. You should also do your best to avoid antagonizing them. While aggressive drivers are likely to be angry at whatever actions you take, purposefully slowing down more than is necessary or trying to shout at them from your car, is likely to anger them even more and may put your life at risk.

Since aggressive drivers often speed, fail to yield right of way, and weave between other cars, accidents with them can be incredibly devastating. It’s unlikely you are only suffered a small dent to your bumper. Chances are the aggressive driver could have hit you at a high speed, causing an incredible amount of damage and potentially catastrophic wounds. Some injuries that we have seen in clients who were hit by an aggressive driver include: