Reckless and Aggressive Driving Auto Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident due to the reckless or aggressive driving of another person, please contact the accident lawyers at Keith Barton & Associates to learn more about your legal rights.
Reckless and aggressive driving have become serious problems on our roadways. Drivers who do not follow the rules of the road are a significant factor in motor vehicle accidents. All drivers on the road should be aware of the life threatening risks associated with aggressive and careless actions behind the wheel.
What is Reckless Driving?
Most states have laws that define reckless driving as operating a motor vehicle in a manner that shows a "reckless" or "willful" disregard for the safety of others and includes many risky behaviors. Over the past decade many states have either enacted aggressive driving laws or modified existing reckless statutes to include aggressive driving.
What is Aggressive Driving?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as "the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property." Some of the most common actions that are considered aggressive driving include:
- Speeding or going too fast for road conditions
- Running a red light
- Failure to yield
- Following too closely
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Improper lane changes
- Failure to obey traffic control devices
- Failure to uses proper signals
- Improper passing
- Failure to obey railroad grade crossing
- Failure to stop for a school bus
- Drivers who do not follow the rules of the road
NHTSA estimates that almost one third of traffic accidents can be attributed to aggressive driving, although the exact extent of the problem is difficult to measure due to the broad range of actions that may be included in the definition. Unfortunately, with the number of drivers on our roadways increasing, the occurrence of aggressive driving accidents may also be on the rise.
We Can Help?
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident due to the reckless actions of another driver, please contact our office. At Keith Barton & Associates, we have represented thousands of people who have been injured in car accidents. We understand that being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience and we want you to get the support that you need. Our personal injury lawyers will fight to protect your legal rights and help you recover the compensation that you deserve. Let us focus on your accident while you focus on getting well.
To find out more about your legal rights and explore opportunities to recover compensation for your injuries, contact us at 1-800-416-8010 or simply submit a case evaluation form. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and you will hear back from us in 30 minutes - "It's Just That Easy."
