What are the Dangers of Aggressive Driving?

Aggressive driving accidents are common in the United States and often lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. This type of driving is normally done deliberately and with disregard for safety. It is defined as an individual who commits a combination of moving traffic offenses to endanger other persons or property. Examples of aggressive driving include:

Speeding
Tailgating
Cutting in front of another driver and then slowing down
Running red lights
Failing to yield
Weaving in and out of traffic
Refusing to signal when changing lanes
Blocking other cars from passing or changing lanes

Aggressive driving can also lead to road rage, which involves cursing at other drivers, throwing objects, sideswiping, or forcing drivers off of the road. Road rage and aggressive driving are two different things, but they can both lead to serious accidents and fatalities.

How to Prevent an Aggressive Driving Accident

Accidents happen, but there are steps one can take to lessen the likelihood of a car crash. Here are some safety tips on how to avoid aggressive drivers and car accidents:

Maintain a safe following distance.
Use turn signals.
Allow others to merge.
Tap the horn if it is necessary, but do not do long blasts.
Use high beams responsibly.
Be considerate in parking lots by only taking up one spot, and be careful to not hit any cars.

What Should I Do if I Encounter an Aggressive Driver?

Meeting an aggressive driver can be a scary situation, especially if their road rage is severe. One might not have done anything wrong to get the other driver upset.

Here are a few ways one can help keep safe if they encounter an aggressive driver on the road:

Remain calm.
Try and get out of the driver’s way, and do not attempt to escalate the situation.
Do not challenge the driver by speeding up or slowing down.
Always wear a seat belt in case of an accident.
Do not make eye contact with the aggressive driver.
Try to ignore them as best as possible.
Report aggressive drivers to the authorities.

Car Accidents Caused by Negligence

Negligent drivers commonly cause car accidents. A negligent driver is someone who behaves in a thoughtless or careless manner, which has caused harm to another motorist or their vehicle.

Aggressive driving is also considered negligent driving due to its dangerous and careless nature. If a person is involved in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligent actions, it is in their best interest to hire a lawyer to handle their personal injury case. Proving negligence can be challenging, and it may require an experienced lawyer.

Delaware County Car Accident Lawyers at the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello Help Clients Who Have Been Injured by Aggressive Drivers

If you were recently involved in an accident that was caused by the aggression of another driver, contact one of our knowledgeable Delaware County car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello for help. Our experienced lawyers work with injured car accident victims and ensure their rights are protected. Contact us online or call us at (610) 892-4940 for a free consultation today. Located in Media, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Lancaster, Montgomery County, Norristown, Philadelphia, Reading, and West Chester.

Contact the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello

To discuss your case in a free, confidential consultation with attorney Deborah M. Truscello, Esq., call or fill out the form below.

From our office located in Media, PA we serve the surrounding areas of

Bucks County
Chester County
Delaware County
Montgomery County
Philadelphia County

Including but not limited to

Allentown
Lancaster
Reading
West Chester

Get a Free Initial Consultation

Reasonable Rates & Fees

For Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability cases, we have a contingency fee based on a percentage of what we obtain for you. We will not charge you any fee unless and until we settle your case, prevent the loss of your benefits or obtain benefits for you.

For Family Law clients, we understand that financial difficulties often accompany divorce and other family law issues. Ask us about our reasonable and competitive hourly rates for your situation.

Trustworthy, Tenacious, Tested & True

THE TRUSCELLO WAY

testimonials

Why Clients Choose Deborah

    
 
 
         Heather A 
 2023-03-01
 
 
  I have known Deb for years now and it all started in 2009 when I got hurt and needed legal help with my workers comp. I randomly chose Deb because of the things I read on her website and I liked that she had a take charge attitude about just about everything. She out-lawyered someone and got me more in a settlement for that and then also worked with me on another case and won that one as well for me.

If you get to know Deb and her personal story, you will get to know an amazing single mom who has had her own struggles and has come out so much stronger. She will fight for you if you do your part as a client and follow her guidance. I have now used two women lawyers in Media and three men and I actually found the two women far more effective and both won my cases that the men lost.

Without Deb and my other lawyer winning the cases for me that they did - I could have found myself disabled for good with no money to pay for the life I live because I can’t work now. I credit my ability to be able to eat and have transportation and all. I couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work they did for me.

Deb has won two of my cases and I would absolutely refer others to her for the same kinds of cases and I would use her again if I ever needed her help again!
  
 
        Daveen Carpenter 
 2019-10-08
 
 
  Deborah's team went above and beyond to get my case settled quickly.  I am forever grateful
  
 
        Rebecca Porter 
 2019-09-24
 
 
  If you ever need a worker’s compensation attorney, I highly suggest using Deborah Truscello. I had a work accident injury and was referred to Deborah. She was with me every step of the way, with this long-drawn-out process. She was there any time I had questions or needed advice on my rehabilitation.  Now my case is settled. I am very happy how things turned out and I owe it all to her. I can't thank her enough.  I will use her again if I ever need too.
  
 
        Jackson Jones 
 2019-09-01
 
 
  Deborah is an excellent lawyer. She was professional, knowledgeable, and made me and my case feel important. She was always accessible and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend Debbie to anyone injured at work and in need of legal services.
  
 
        K M 
 2019-05-18
 
 
  I am a client of Deborah Truscello and also a woman of color. Deborah Truscello is not a bigot nor is she a racist.  I hired Ms. Truscello back in 2016 for a very nasty custody case against a crazy man who has a history of dragging all his children through the court system. Ms. Truscello has been nothing but professional and well organized. She is very reliable and always available. I could contact her any time of the day or night and she is always responsive to my text messages, calls, and emails. If you are considering hiring her as your attorney I highly recommend you schedule a consultation and see for yourself you will not be disappointed.
  
 
        Andrew Kriegh 
 2018-08-17
 
 
  Amazing law firm, they have helped me so much and enlightened me to the options I have, and to the right doctors who are still treating my issues... Very professional and very great people glad to have her in my team!!
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.0 of 5, based on 15 reviews

Free Consultation & Reasonable Rates

What are the Dangers of Aggressive Driving?

How to Prevent an Aggressive Driving Accident