Drivers speeding through lanes and tailgating can cause dangerous collisions and significant injuries. These reckless drivers should be fully responsible for the damage and pain they cause.
Spokane victims of aggressive drivers can seek justice to get help with their medical bills and lost income while out of work. But sometimes these drivers escape blame because officers didn’t witness their aggressive behavior.
A skilled CCD Law Car Accident Lawyer helps you collect the evidence you need to hold a bad driver fully accountable and earn more for your injury claim. Crary & Domanico, P.S., offers a free case review to all victims in the Spokane area. There’s no obligation, and it’s a great way to learn what you should demand in your case.
Aggressive Driver Risks on Spokane Routes?
We’ve all seen drivers on busy routes like I-90 and Division whip in and out of lanes, just barely clearing the bumpers of other vehicles as they race around. They may be in a rush, or they may be enraged by common everyday frustrations on the highways. But the fact remains, their behavior puts others at risk.
With the traffic levels during rush hours around Spokane seeming to grow each year, the chances for collisions are already sky high.
These are a few of the aggressive moves that drivers can make to increase the odds of collisions:
- Tailgating
- Speeding
- Switching lanes recklessly
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Passing in no-passing zones
- Passing when there isn’t enough room
- Hitting the horn
Motorists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and others can be forced into a devastating crash. They might have an injury and a stack of ambulance fees and hospital bills, and be unable to even consider payment because they’ve been out of work and missing paychecks for a month or more.
A skilled lawyer comes to the rescue to place the finger of blame firmly on the aggressive driver and the driver’s car insurance company. CCD Law makes sure they pick up the tab for every medical bill and all lost benefits and income.
Proving Fault in an Aggressive Driving Case
One of the struggles with being hit by an aggressive driver is that the incident may be treated as a normal case. The fact that the driver at fault was driving like a maniac may not be apparent to an investigating officer.
Without having proof of important factors like speeding and tailgating, officers may just decide not to assign fault in the case. It may also look like you caused the accident when aggressive behavior isn’t factored in. You may alert the officer to the reckless actions of the other driver, but the other driver may deny it.
Victims may require strong evidence to make sure the financial responsibility for the accident falls to the right motorist. It can be difficult for victims without legal training to compile the necessary proof of what happened to change the narrative.
The Evidence Your Lawyer Locates and Documents. If you hire a CCD Law attorney to handle the claims process for you, your attorney will fully investigate the accident. Your lawyer would talk to witnesses to secure testimony. Your lawyer would request copies of any surveillance from security cams or dash cams that recorded the incident. CCD Law could also bring in accident reconstruction crews to illustrate the aggressive driver’s actions at the time of impact. The driver may have previous violations for reckless driving and road rage. Court records on the driver’s past obtained by your lawyer can help prove who was really at fault.
Your Evidence From the Scene of a Spokane Accident. You may not have experience presenting car accident cases, but you can take action to back your case with undeniable evidence. Some of the best evidence will be found on the scene of your collision right after it happens. Contact 911 and get an ambulance on the way if you are hurt. Then, when the scene is secure, start collecting details. Take photos of the vehicles involved, skid marks on the pavement, and traffic signage. Show any visible injuries you have. Get the witnesses’ contact information. Make sure your injuries are documented in full by visiting your own physician in the days after the crash.
You can also secure an accident report from the Spokane Police Department or the Washington State Patrol. However, if you have an attorney, your lawyer will secure the document for you.
Your Spokane Car Accident Lawyer would combine the evidence and get to work building a powerful case that insurers couldn’t poke holes in.
Contact a Skilled Spokane Car Accident Attorney
If your collision results in only vehicle damage or just a few minor scrapes, you may not benefit from the help of a lawyer. But if your injuries are more serious, like a broken bone or a head injury, and an aggressive driver is to blame, you may be in line to secure much more with a lawyer’s help.
Having a lawyer handle the frustrating claims process also allows you to focus on getting better and getting back on your feet.
If you are unsure if you need a lawyer, there’s a no-risk way to determine your best options. Contact us and set up a free, no-obligation consultation. We can help you find the best and fastest path to getting support. We can also help you support your case with the strongest evidence to make sure bad drivers can’t escape justice.
And if you need our help, you don’t need any money to hire CCD Law. We don’t get paid unless we win your case. If your case is unsuccessful, we don’t earn anything. If we win, our attorney’s fee comes out of the settlement that an insurance company is forced to pay you.