A recent study ranked New York City drivers as the worst in the United States for road rage.  If you are a driver in Nassau County, you are probably already familiar with this phenomenon from the news accounts, and you should be on the lookout for this reckless behavior.  The slightest provocation to an aggressive driver can often result in a tragic accident.

Aggressive driving, or road rage, is defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as "the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property."  This type of driving is extremely dangerous and the "outraged" driver rarely shows any concern for innocent bystanders. 

If you have been seriously hurt due to a driver with road rage, you shouldn't have to struggle to pay your medical bills because of another driver's hostility – and you deserve the opportunity to have your case heard. The attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. are on your side, and we can help you get the settlement you need and deserve.  Our 95 percent success rate in getting verdicts or settlements proves we will fight for you!

Drivers who are guilty of road rage turn on other drivers for no obvious reason and direct their hostility as harassment toward an unsuspecting driver.  Signs of aggressive driving can include flashing headlights, obscene gestures, deliberately obstructing other cars and verbal abuse, sometimes leading to physical abuse.

In addition to harassment, an angry and aggressive driver may engage in the following unsafe driving tactics:

• Frequent or unsafe lane changes
• Failing to signal
• Tailgating
• Running a red light or stop sign
• Failing to yield right of way.

While your accident may have completely taken you by surprise, the “raging” driver may feel he or she was provoked by your driving style.  However, the law in New York is clear: aggressive and dangerous driving is not acceptable under any circumstances.  If the accident evidence points to aggressive driving by another driver, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim.

When you’ve suffered a serious injury as the result of an accident involving road rage, you need the Nassau County, New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. at your side.  We believe that those drivers who choose to put their anger above the safety of others and engage in aggressive, negligent and reckless driving must be held accountable.

Call our Nassau County, New York car accident attorneys today at 1-800-966-4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation.  Click here for the address of our Long Island office closest to you.   At Schwartzapfel Partners, we will fight for you!