Reckless driving behavior fueled by anger is called road rage.  New York residents know all about road rage -- a recent study named New York City drivers as the most susceptible to anger-fed driving tactics.

The Suffolk County and Long Island Law Firm of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. can help if you are a victim of road rage.  We are a highly dedicated team of attorneys and skilled support staff with more than 150 years of combined legal experience.  We have assisted thousands of clients to get the money and benefits they need and deserve.  Moreover, we have a 98 percent success rate in securing compensation and have secured millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.

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A number of different driving maneuvers characterized by dangerous retaliatory tactics can be referred to as “road rage.”  Road rage drivers can make frequent or unsafe lane changes, tailgate the car in front of them, fail to yield right-of-way at intersections or fail to signal when turning.  Road rage drivers often show little respect or concern for the safety of passengers, pedestrians or drivers.

Accidents are often caused by such inconsiderate or erratic driving, some of which can cause severe injuries or even fatalities.  Angry drivers frequently argue they were provoked – that another driver was failing to observe the rules of the road or was driving too slowly.  This is, however, an unacceptable defense.  The law makes it clear that dangerous or aggressive driving is illegal and drivers who behave this way are responsible for the accidents they cause.

It is important to ask yourself if there were indications that your accident was caused by road rage.  Common signs of aggressive behavior include: obscene gestures, flashing headlights, deliberately obstructing other cars and physical or verbal abuse.  You may have grounds to file a personal injury law suit if the driver who collided with your car exhibited any of these signs or any other indications of aggressive driving.

Negligent and reckless behavior on the road is considered dangerous driving.  Any driver who succumbs to his anger at the expense of safety should be held accountable for her or her actions.  If you have suffered serious injury because of an accident related to road rage, you need the assistance of the Suffolk County and Long Island attorneys of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C.  We are well prepared to handle all your legal needs and have over 150 years of combined legal experience.

Call our Suffolk County and Long Island, New York car accident attorneys today at 1-800-966-4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free evaluation. The attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. will fight for you!