Dealing with Aggressive Driving Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s definition for aggressive driving is “The operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.” The worst cases are also known to the general public as road rage. Aggression accidents can lead to the endangerment of the safety of lives and property.
Aggression Accident Statistics and Aggressive Driving
AAA Foundation has done a study regarding aggression accident statistics in the United States. Accidents involving aggression while driving account for many serious injuries. In fact, according to their surveys, 80% of drivers show anger or aggression while driving. Furthermore, between the years of 2003 and 2007, more than 50% of car crashes that led to death had at least one driver that showed activities of aggression.
Some actions that can be defined as aggressive driving include the following:
- Over speeding, especially in very crowded areas.
- Excessively changing lanes in an erratic and reckless manner.
- Ignoring traffic signs and signals.
- Ignoring traffic safety regulations.
- Driving with no regard for the safety of other vehicles.
- Negligence while driving.
- Any act that shows excessive anger while driving.
The Dangers of Aggression While Driving
Aggressive driving leads to erratic and unsafe behaviors on the road. This makes the vehicle being driven by an aggressive driver extremely unpredictable. Such leads to lowered chances of other drivers being able to react accordingly. This is one of the reasons why there are many incidents involving aggressive drivers including both rear end accidents, head-on accidents, and red light accidents. These accidents can lead to the following:
- Physical harm, which can range from mild to severe.
- Emotional damage and trauma, depending on the severity of the accident.
- Permanent loss of function, especially for the most severe cases.
- Damage and loss of property.
If you or your loved ones have been involved in an incident with an aggressive driver, make sure that you contact lawyer with a reputation of success for options. We at The Clark Law Office will be happy to help.
Benefits and Compensation
Michigan has several laws related to Personal Injury Protection (also known as PIP). PIP can cover car-related accidents and any injuries that are caused by accident.
Your automobile insurance has a PIP portion, and this portion will help pay for any injuries related to the incident. There is no maximum limit for hospitalization under this benefit. Personal Injury Protection can further cover a wide range of benefits for those that have been injured. Some of the most significant and helpful benefits from PIP include the following:
- Hospitalization and therapy fees: The injured will be fully compensated for the costs due to the injury. The costs of hospitalization and therapy will be covered. Any accident-related injuries, as well any procedure that seeks to treat these injuries, are also compensated for. There is no ceiling amount for the expenses that can be compensated for these medical expenses.
- Lost wages: Some accidents can be so severe that they render the injured person temporarily unable to work. If the injured is unable to work as a result of the accident, PIP can also cover up to a maximum of three years’ worth of wages.
- Domestic aid: Severe injuries can also render the person unable to function properly with everyday tasks. If this were to happen, then this domestic aid compensation can also apply. Any help that the injured may need to hire to aid in everyday domestic tasks will also be compensated by the PIP.
Consult The Clark Law Office Today and Speak with a Reputable Michigan Attorney
If you or your loved ones have been involved in aggressive driving accidents, then you may want to make the most out of the benefits that you can receive. These can help pay for any costs related to hospitalization and therapy. Make sure that you are legally protected by an experienced personal injury lawyer in Lansing. Contact us at +1 (517) 347-6900 as soon as you can.