Tragically, at least four North Texans were injured today
when an act of road rage near an elementary school resulted in a three-car
collision that sent several drivers to the hospital.
Aggressive driving is a significant source of risk for D/FW
area drivers. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has
produced estimates that suggest road rage and aggressive driving are
responsible for more than 1,000 fatalities every year. To make matters worse,
one recent study found that people who talked on their cell phones were twenty percent
more likely to drive aggressively than non-users. These data points suggest
that as cell phone use continues to rise, aggressive driving will as well.
Most accidents occur because of careless driving. However,
it’s important to recognize that in many cases a road rage accident is the
product of an intentional act rather than a careless one. Intentional accidents
are very different than true accidents. If you’ve been involved in a road rage
accident, you should be aware that the legal reality you face might be
considerably different than that of a typical accident.
Do you have questions about how the law may apply to your automobile
accident? The attorneys at Fears | Nachawati
are ready to answer your questions. For your free consultation, call 1.866.322.6898
or email http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.
