It Is Important To Remain Calm After A Car Crash
Michael Babboni
Car Accidents
Being behind the wheel can be stressful at times. Traffic jams, discourteous drivers, and even rowdy kids in the back seat are enough to get anyone's blood boiling. However, it is in everybody's best interest for motorists to stay calm when driving. If they fail to do so, bad things are sure to follow. For instance, just take a peek at this recent St. Petersburg issue.According to The Daytona Beach News-Journal, a woman got into a dispute with another mom at a school on December 30, 2019. She followed the mother and intentionally rammed her car while sitting at a red light. In turn, the person responsible was arrested. She faces charges of child abuse and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Meanwhile, the victim was complaining of back pain shortly after the incident.
This single story shows that losing your temper while driving doesn't benefit anyone. So, before doing something that you could wind up regretting, take a few deep breaths to calm yourself. Heck, if you have to, pull your vehicle over to a safe location to clear your thoughts. After all, the last thing anybody wants is to get involved in an accident and have charges thrown in on top of it.
Road Rage Victims May Be Entitled To Compensation
If another driver decides to hit your car on purpose, consider contacting a personal injury lawyer to see if legal action is in your best interest. Our firm offers free case reviews. Thus, you don't have to break the bank to discover where your claim stands. Compensation may be attainable for things such as...
• Medical Bills
• Current And Future Lost Wages
• Pain And Suffering Or Mental Anguish
• Punitive Damages
Additionally, our attorney can provide assistance when another party didn't act intentionally as well. Rather, if he or she was negligent while driving, you might be entitled to compensation if you incur severe injuries. Negligence includes activities like speeding, talking/texting, failing to yield the right of way, and driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs.
It Can Prove To Be Challenging To Get The Insurance Company To Pay Out
Insurers, even when there is no disputing the fact that their client is at fault, do not like to play fair. The agents only have one concern in mind, which is paying out the smallest settlement possible. What do they do? Well, for starters, the representatives offer low-ball amounts, hoping that the victim doesn't know any better and accepts the deal. Then again, these companies delay, delay, and delay paying out some more. In taking this action, they assume that the individual will run into financial hardships.
Then, he or she will agree to a particular sum to get themselves out of a jam. Lastly, but certainly not least, insurance agencies include statements in documents that suggest the victim signs his or her rights to compensation away. These papers typically do not stand up in court. However, once again, they are delay tactics that can slow everything down to a crawl. So, don't wait any longer. Instead, give our office a call and avoid getting taken advantage of in your time of need.