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Nahon, Saharovich, & Trotz

Jackson, MS Road Rage Accidents

Motor Vehicle Crash Attorneys Advocating for Victims in Jackson, Mississippi

Road rage is a growing epidemic across the country and throughout parts of the world. Not only is road rage a leading cause of accidents, it can spread like a virus, so to speak, with countless victims of another person’s road rage admitting to becoming aggressors themselves in response. This behavior can result in road rage accidents, which can leave victims with critical injuries. When another driver’s road rage causes you to sustain injuries, you should contact the Jackson car accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz. We are a large regional personal injury law firm consisting of 33 lawyers and more than 120 staff members that has been serving injured victims and their families throughout the South for over 30 years. Through jury verdicts, settlements, and judgments, our firm has recovered damages in excess of $1.5 billion on behalf of our clients.

Establishing Liability for Road Rage Accidents

Road rage takes many forms, such as dangerous driving to release frustration or intimidate another driver, incessantly honking the horn, cutting off other drivers, flashing bright headlights, physical threats, inappropriate gestures, speeding, and verbal insults. You can be driving on U.S. Highway 51 or some other highway in Jackson, Mississippi, and see other drivers experiencing road rage, especially if traffic is congested. If road rage results in a highway accident when traffic is congested, the situation could be dire since the victims of road rage can easily and quickly become the ones retaliating with the same kind of aggression. Ultimately, it could be a recipe for disaster.

When faced with another driver who is experiencing road rage, the best thing to do is to remain calm. Feeding into that behavior could possibly provide the other driver with grounds to suggest you are comparatively at fault, especially if the defendant has witnesses from the accident to testify that you were displaying similar behavior. In order to recover damages from the other driver, you will need to prove the defendant’s negligence caused your injuries since the State of Mississippi places the burden of proof on the plaintiff. An experienced attorney in Jackson could assist you with procuring evidence and defend you against allegations that could diminish your recovery under the doctrine of pure comparative negligence.

Whether you are driving along Mississippi Highway 25 or through a school zone with a reduced speed limit when you become involved in a collision caused by the road rage of another driver, road rage accidents can leave you with significant injuries that may be life-altering or debilitating. Depending on your injuries and losses, you may be entitled to compensatory damages – specifically economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages can be awarded for monetary losses, which may include medical bills and lost wages, while non-economic damages may be awarded to compensate for intangible losses, such as loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and disfigurement. If the defendant’s road rage leads to reckless driving, punitive damages may be available. A lawyer who regularly handles auto accident cases in Jackson can tell you which damages may apply to your situation.

Retain a Skilled Car Crash Lawyer in the Jackson Area

Road rage accidents alone can leave you and your loved ones gravely injured, but their nature can even result in altercations between you and the other driver – putting you at even more risk. If you have been injured in an accident caused by another driver’s road rage, the Jackson attorneys of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz are ready to discuss your case and guide you through the legal process. Please contact us by calling 800-529-4004 or by completing our online form to set up a free consultation with a motor vehicle collision attorney. We look forward to showing you why NST is the way to go.

Our Jackson, MS Office

125 South Congress St
Suite 1300
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601-362-5222
Fax: 601-991-3465

Testimonials
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"They stayed with my case until everything was resolved. My situation was complicated and they ensured things were in check from start to finish."
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"From start to finish it was a good experience. They listened and handled my case with compassion and care. I highly recommend them."
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"I was involved in a auto accident with my mother and she suggested NST to handle the case for us. Everything was handled professionally and in a timely manner."
Client Successes
$3,000,000.00
Obtained in tractor-trailer accident case for a husband and wife that suffered traumatic injuries.
$2,200,000.00
Recovered in car accident case against construction company in which our client suffered a traumatic brain injury.
$1,500,000.00
Received for a woman injured in car accident while on the job, who sustained numerous fractures and underwent several surgeries.
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