Brooklyn Road Rage

Road rage is a specific form of reckless driving behavior fueled by anger. Brooklyn residents know all about road rage: a recent study named New York City drivers as the most susceptible to anger-laced driving tactics.

If you have been the victim of a road rage accident, the Brooklyn, New York law firm of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. can help. We are a dedicated team of highly skilled attorneys and support staff. With more than 150 years of combined legal experience, we have helped thousands of people get the money and benefits they deserve and need. We have obtained millions of dollars on behalf of our clients and have a success rate of over 95 percent.

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"Road rage" can refer to a number of different driving maneuvers characterized by dangerous retaliatory tactics of another driver. Road rage drivers may make frequent or unsafe lane changes, fail to signal when turning, tailgate the car in front of them or fail to yield the right of way at intersections or on the road. Drivers who succumb to road rage show no respect or concern for the safety of other drivers, passengers or pedestrians.

Such inconsiderate and erratic driving often leads to accidents, some of which may cause severe injuries or fatalities. Enraged drivers may claim that they were provoked – another driver was driving too slowly or failed to observe the rules of the road. This is not an acceptable defense. The law clearly states that aggressive and dangerous driving is illegal, and that a driver who behaves in this manner is responsible for the accidents he or she causes.

Are there any indications that an accident was caused by road rage? Some signs of aggression include: flashing headlights, obscene gestures, deliberately obstructing other cars and verbal or physical abuse.
If the driver who collided with your car exhibited any of these signs, or if you noticed evidence of any aggressive driving, you may have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Dangerous driving is negligent or reckless behavior. Any driver who gives into his anger at the expense of other motorists or road users should be held accountable. When you’ve suffered serious injury as a result of an accident involving road rage, you need the Brooklyn, New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. at your side. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our attorneys are well-prepared to handle all your legal needs.

Call our Brooklyn, New York car accident attorneys today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free evaluation. The lawyers at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. will fight for you!