Unfortunately, we live in a world in which road rage is all too common. This is true everyone in the country and it’s true in California too. The good news is that there are a few options to handle other people’s road rage if it affects you on the road. Read on to learn more about them. If you were injured in an accident as a result of road rage, please reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to learn more about your rights for damage compensation.
Try to diffuse the situation if another driver cuts you off
When a person acts angrily or aggressively, the situation is often made worse. If someone cuts you off in traffic, it can be natural to feel as though you should make angry gestures or honk your horn. This can actually further anger the person who cut you off. Instead, avoid making eye contact. Remain calm. Following these simple tips can help diffuse what could otherwise be a very difficult situation.
How to handle a driver cutting you off
If you’re being followed closely by an aggressive driver, resist the urge to slow down to aggravate them, or to speed up to try and make them more comfortable. The better option is to change lanes so that they can pass you and get on with their day. If you slow down, it could just make them angrier and could result in a serious car accident.
If you are feeling extremely unsafe, then you may want to pull over of the road to get away from the driver. You can then call 9-1-1 or the state aggressive driving hotline. This may help to get the driver off the road and help others stay safe from the driver as well.
Road rage is among one of the reasons accidents occur
It’s unfortunate, but road rage does lead to serious accidents with catastrophic injuries. If you are in an accident with a driver who was acting aggressively, then you should do the same things you’d do in any car accident. Stop and gather as much information as you can. Call the police. Talk to witnesses. Take pictures if necessary. Of course, if there are injuries then those should be addressed immediately. Don’t argue with the aggressive driver. If you don’t think they can stay calm then you will need to be calm enough for both of them.
Have you been injured in a car accident?
If you’re injured in a car accident, please contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away. We can start you off with a free legal consultation during which we’ll offer our advice on how to best proceed. If you do have grounds for a personal injury case, then we’ll take your case on a contingency basis. This means that you don’t owe us a penny until we win your case and collect damages on your behalf. There’s nothing to lose so call us today.
