Southern California Accident Blog

Aggressive Drivers Cause Deadly Auto Accidents

We can all probably admit to participating in aggressive driving at one point or another.  Tailgating, speeding, running red lights, not allowing other cars to pass and weaving in and out of traffic are all considered forms of aggressive driving.  The AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety defines aggressive driving as “any unsafe driving behavior, performed deliberately and with ill intention or disregard for safety.”

Aggressive driving is one of the top safety concerns for drivers and rightly so.  A study by AAA discovered that aggressive driving was a factor in 56 percent of the fatal auto accidents reviewed by researchers. 

In Los Angeles, Orange County and throughout Southern California, traffic jams are a common occurrence, but often lead drivers to become stressed and anxious to get to their destinations.  This feeling of anxiety can cause motorists to drive aggressively, which puts other people on the road in danger.

If you have been hurt in a Los Angeles auto accident caused by an aggressive driver, you can and should hold that person accountable.  You should contact an experienced Los Angeles car accident attorney who can explain your legal rights and go over your options to pursue compensation for your injuries.  If your case is successful, you may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, mental anguish and more.  Contact Steinberg & Spencer Injury Lawyers at 800-350-8888 for legal advice.