The state of Illinois has not been spared the savagery of road rage, which is defined by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to be violent or aggressive conduct that is the result of a driver’s uncontrolled anger directed at another driver. Although there is no law that prohibits “road rage,” there are many other laws that come into play and could have the offender held responsible under those laws for their road rage.
Examples of road rage include the following:
According to a recent survey, road rage is a more common occurrence than people generally realize. For example, between 2009 and 2016, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety issued a report showing that more than 12,600 serious injuries and 218 deaths were the result of road rage. In a survey conducted by AAA, 80% of drivers admitted having engaged in some type of aggressive driving conduct at least one time in a year.
The first and foremost thing to remember is your top priority is coming out of the situation alive or otherwise not harmed in any way. So, knowing that is your priority, then the rest should be easy to do and which include the following:
If you have been injured in an accident or incident caused by a driver engaged in road rage, we are here to help. We will investigate and collect all evidence that is available concerning the incident or accident, interview witnesses, and gather all essential documents, including police and medical reports. Our Arlington Heights car accident lawyer will then use this information and documents to help you obtain the fullest compensation you deserve. Contact our office today for a free consultation.
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