[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/road-rage-accident\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/road-rage-accident\/","headline":"What to Do if You\u2019re the Victim of a Road Rage Accident","name":"What to Do if You\u2019re the Victim of a Road Rage Accident","description":"Driving can be stressful. Even the calmest people can get frustrated \u2013 even angry \u2013 under the right circumstances. But there\u2019s no excuse for letting that frustration put others at risk. If you\u2019ve been injured in an accident caused by an enraged driver, you could be owed compensation for the...","datePublished":"2022-07-21","dateModified":"2023-12-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/#Person","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","width":96,"height":96}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/what-to-do-when-someone-road-rages-on-you.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/what-to-do-when-someone-road-rages-on-you.jpg","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/road-rage-accident\/","about":["Motor Vehicle Accidents"],"wordCount":972,"articleBody":"Driving can be stressful. Even the calmest people can get frustrated \u2013 even angry \u2013 under the right circumstances. But there\u2019s no excuse for letting that frustration put others at risk. If you\u2019ve been injured in an accident caused by an enraged driver, you could be owed compensation for the medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage you\u2019ve suffered. The attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan and Simons can help you obtain it.Our Oklahoma car accident lawyers know how to hold reckless drivers accountable for their actions and help our clients seek the compensation they deserve. Contact us today to learn more about how you can protect yourself and your legal rights after a road rage accident.How Many Accidents Are Caused by Road Rage?While it\u2019s difficult to determine exactly how many traffic accidents are caused by road rage, we know that angry or otherwise aggressive drivers are responsible for a significant number of collisions. According to a study from the\u00a0AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, aggressive driving behaviors contributed to more than half of all fatal crashes in one recent year. Researchers also found that about four out of every five drivers admitted to engaging in aggressive driving at some point in the past year.How to Identify Road RageMany people think of aggressive driving and road rage as being interchangeable terms. While both are dangerous behaviors, there are some key differences. Aggressive driving includes risky behaviors such as tailgating, speeding, cutting off other drivers, and weaving in and out of traffic.Road rage takes it further by intentionally making other drivers fearful of immediate danger. Road rage includes behavior like rude gestures, yelling, hitting or bumping another vehicle, forcing a car off the road, or intimidating another driver with unreasonable use of brakes or headlights.What to Do in a Road Rage IncidentIn the stress of the moment, you may not know what to do when someone road rages on you. If you notice that another motorist is driving aggressively or beginning to show signs of road rage, you can potentially defuse the situation by taking the following steps:Remain calm \u2013 It is important to remain calm. If you engage in further aggressive behaviors, you could worsen the situation and jeopardize your ability to seek compensation for your losses.Avoid making eye contact \u2013 Eye contact may tell the other driver that you want to fight, even if that is not your intent.Do not respond \u2013 Even small gestures like shaking your head or showing frustration can upset the other driver and cause them to escalate their behavior.Prepare for a possible collision \u2013 Buckle your seat belt if you haven\u2019t already, practice defensive driving tactics, and brace yourself for a potential collision if the other driver continues to push the limits.Gather information \u2013 As soon as you reach your destination, record as much information as you can remember about the incident and call 911. If the enraged driver is following you, go to a public place or police station rather than your home.What to Do After a Road Rage AccidentIn the moments immediately after a road rage accident, it is important to remain calm, contact police, and document as much information as possible \u2013including the other vehicle\u2019s license plate number and photos at the scene of the accident. You should also seek medical attention.The following steps can help protect your right to seek compensation from the driver who hurt you:Continue medical treatment \u2013 Attending doctor\u2019s appointments as scheduled will help you recover from your injuries and create documentation that can be helpful to establish your losses.Avoid sharing too many details \u2013 Try not to speak with any insurance adjusters until after you have consulted with an attorney. When you do provide a statement, stick to the facts and don\u2019t add personal opinions. Do not suggest ways that you may have been at fault.Stay off social media \u2013 Avoid posting about your accident on social media. Insurance adjusters may check your online presence to gather additional information they can use against you.Contact an experienced attorney \u2013 It can be particularly difficult to get the compensation you\u2019re owed, as most insurance companies will not cover accidents attributed to road rage. Instead, the driver themselves could be held liable for paying for your losses. An attorney with experience handling road rage accidents can help you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation you deserve.Talk to an Experienced Aggressive Driving Lawyer in Oklahoma City, OK TodayRoad rage is one of the leading causes of accidents on American roadways, partly because it can be difficult to hold aggressive drivers accountable for their actions. If you\u2019ve been injured because of another driver\u2019s road rage, the attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan and Simons can help you hold them accountable and seek the money you need for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.Our Oklahoma City road rage accident lawyers have been helping people like you get the compensation they need for more than 30 years. We will take the time to understand the details of your case and get to know you personally so we understand every way the accident affects your life. This kind of one-on-one attention allows us to build strong relationships with our clients, helping us represent them at the negotiating table and in court.Don\u2019t let the person who hurt you get away with their aggressive or otherwise reckless behavior. Contact us today to find out how we can help you during a free consultation.Ryan Bisher Ryan & SimonsWe are Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, a legal firm that, for decades, has been fighting for the rights of hardworking Oklahoma residents. Our mission is to hold the powerful accountable."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What to Do if You\u2019re the Victim of a Road Rage Accident","item":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/road-rage-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]