Las Vegas Aggressive Driving Accidents
Las Vegas Aggressive Driving Attorneys
Safe drivers often assume everyone else on the road will take similar precautions. However, all it takes is the actions of one aggressive driver to change your life forever. In the aftermath of an accident, you may face serious physical, emotional, and financial repercussions.
Partners Mike Valiente and Tim Mott are experienced attorneys from Las Vegas, NV, who are proud to serve their hometown, as well as Reno, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Our team has successfully advocated for many victims of negligence to recover significant compensation. If you’ve been in a car accident with an aggressive driver, please contact us. As your attorneys, we will prepare your case to support our highest demand of damages in your lawsuit. Call to set up a free legal evaluation today.
What To Do After An Accident
What is Aggressive Driving?
Aggressive driving is prevalent in Las Vegas and is known to cause serious injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as “The operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.” The term arose in the 1990s to categorize dangerous behaviors on the road. It may escalate to road rage, the most extreme form.
Here are some real-world examples in Las Vegas:
- Speeding
- Racing
- Tailgating
- Improper lane changes
- Illegal passing
- Illegally driving on the shoulder
- Illegal turns
- Intentionally cutting off the other driver
- Failure to yield
- An intentional disregard for traffic laws
Injuries Commonly Caused by Aggressive Driving Accidents
Injuries caused by these accidents can range from minor fender benders to fatalities. What follows is a list of some of the injuries commonly associated with aggressive driving crashes:
- Severe lacerations and cuts
- Broken bones
- Neck, spinal cord, and back injuries
- Brain injuries such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Permanent disfigurement or scarring
- Amputations
- Paralysis
Unfortunately, even if you take every precaution, including courteous driving, avoiding distractions, and not engaging with an aggressive driver, you could still be in an accident and sustain severe injuries.
What to do After an Aggressive Driving Crash
An attorney for an aggressive driving accident can do the heavy lifting for you once hired. However, what you do may also play a crucial role in the outcome of your case. If you can, in the immediate aftermath of an aggressive driving collision in Nevada, here are some key steps you can take:
- Call the police and make sure that an accident report is filed.
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if you think your injuries are minor.
- Take pictures from the accident scene–including the other vehicle, your injuries, property damage, the exact location of the crash, and any posted signs nearby. Get images of the road, the weather, and traffic conditions, if possible.
- Collect the contact information for all eyewitnesses to the accident.
- Consult with a Las Vegas auto accident attorney as soon as possible before you accept a quick settlement offer from an insurance company.
- Refrain from posting any text, pictures, or videos on social media about the accident.
Contact Us at Valiente Mott for a Free Consultation
As noted above, our founding partners were both born, raised, and educated here in Las Vegas, NV. As a team, we care deeply about this community and want to do our part to help eradicate aggressive driving. We do so by vigorously pursuing maximum financial compensation for innocent victims.
If you’ve been seriously injured, you deserve a strong advocate to help you and your family recover financially and psychologically. Contact us to schedule a free case review with an experienced attorney from Las Vegas, NV. We work on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront legal fees.