The most recent statistics compiled on aggressive driving show that speeding is the most common potentially-aggressive action by far. In fact, nearly one of every three fatal crashes over the period studied involved a driver who was reported to have been speeding or driving too fast for the road or weather conditions. Half of the fatal crashes involving aggressive actions were single-vehicle crashes. Of the 119,475 fatalities reported as a result of potentially-aggressive driving, 56.3% were the aggressive drivers themselves 21.6% were their passengers, and 22.1% were occupants of other vehicles and non-motorists.
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● Blogging is an excellent way to express a point of view.
Congressional Testimony On Aggressive DrivingLeon James
The text of the 1997 Congressional testimony by Dr. Leon James on the causes of aggressive driving and road rage. Dr. James is Professor of Psychology at the University of Hawaii
Marketing campaign strategy for Vision Zero Project, including project background, research insights, target audience and integrated marketing campaign.
Blog writing portfolio by Ken Bradford: Attorney articlesKen Bradford
A sample of blog posts written on a variety of legal topics for attorney clients. Includes medical malpractice, distracted driving, and auto accident injuries.
Attorneys should be blogging because it's the most efficient way to promote a law firm and extend the reach of any other existing web real estate. Some of the important reasons attorneys and law firms need a high-quality business blog include:
● Blogging is a great way to build your brand and cement your image.
● Blogging can help you build your professional reputation as an expert in an area of law.
● Blogging will expand the reach of your professional website.
● A blog can help others by providing guidance, advice, expertise and resources to your readers.
● Blogging is an excellent way to express a point of view.
Why are there so many preventable accidents and deaths caused by texting and driving? Investigating why people today put themselves and others in danger by texting while driving - a dangerous addiction to digital culture.
Background: Research has limitedly focused on adolescents’ emotional–behavioral func- tioning preceding road collisions and on the role of family support. Objective: To verify whether the rates of motorbikes collisions among adolescents are associated with their emotional–behavioral functioning, their use of specific defense strategies and family sup- port. Method: N = 150 adolescents who visited an emergency department for road accidents were selected and completed self-report questionnaires assessing emotional–behavioral functioning, difficulty in identifying and describing emotions, use of defense strategies and perceived family support. Results: Higher rates of motorbike collisions are associated with more maladaptive emotional–behavioral functioning. Higher perceived family sup- port is associated with lower rates of collisions. Conclusions: Recidivism of motor vehicle collision among adolescents can be considered as a form of acting-out caused by their psy- chological difficulties.
It is all too common to see drivers with cell phones to their ears or looking down into their laps, most likely texting.If you or someone you know is injured or killed in a car accident involving a texting driver, you need to speak to a car accident attorney to determine your rights. Learn more about texting and driving in this presentation.
Worker's Compensation Claims: What You Need to KnowWesley Cottrell
You may be wondering when you should hire a workers compensation lawyer. If there are any complex issues in your case, the wisest decision is to consult with a Workers' Compensation attorney. For instance, if your employer denies your claim or you do not receive your benefits as you should, then an attorney should get involved. Learn more about worker's compensation claims in this presentation.
6 Things You Should Know About Catastrophic Injuries in ArkansasWesley Cottrell
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One major concern in highway and traffic safety is the increase in reports of aggressive driving. However, the concept of "aggressive driving" is not really understood, or well-defined, for that matter.
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The general rule is that landowners do not have a presumed duty to keep their premises safe for the benefit of a trespasser. Learn more about the liability for injuries for trespassers in Missouri in this presentation.
The Dangers of Aggressive Driving in MissouriWesley Cottrell
One major concern in highway and traffic safety is the increase in reports of aggressive driving. However, the concept of "aggressive driving" is not really understood, or well-defined, for that matter. Most people see aggressive driving as being synonymous with "road rage." Learn more about the dangers of aggressive driving in Missouri in this presentation.
Aggressive driving is a much broader concept that many realize. If we can begin to understand the real dangers of aggressive driving, we can hopefully improve the overall impact it has on traffic safety. Learn more about the dangers of Missouri aggressive driving in this presentation.
A hit and run can involve not just drivers and passengers, but also pedestrians and fixed objects, such as other cars. Learn more about hit and run in this presentation.
Filing A Successful Missouri Disability ClaimWesley Cottrell
Applying for Social Security benefits can be a difficult, and somewhat intimidating, process. Learn more about Missouri disability claim in this presentation.
Workers Compensation Survivor Benefits in ArkansasWesley Cottrell
If an employee suffers an injury at work, which results in his or her death, the employee’s surviving family members may be entitled to certain Workers Compensation benefits. Learn more about workers compensation survivor benefits in Arkansas in this presentation.
Why are there so many preventable accidents and deaths caused by texting and driving? Investigating why people today put themselves and others in danger by texting while driving - a dangerous addiction to digital culture.
Background: Research has limitedly focused on adolescents’ emotional–behavioral func- tioning preceding road collisions and on the role of family support. Objective: To verify whether the rates of motorbikes collisions among adolescents are associated with their emotional–behavioral functioning, their use of specific defense strategies and family sup- port. Method: N = 150 adolescents who visited an emergency department for road accidents were selected and completed self-report questionnaires assessing emotional–behavioral functioning, difficulty in identifying and describing emotions, use of defense strategies and perceived family support. Results: Higher rates of motorbike collisions are associated with more maladaptive emotional–behavioral functioning. Higher perceived family sup- port is associated with lower rates of collisions. Conclusions: Recidivism of motor vehicle collision among adolescents can be considered as a form of acting-out caused by their psy- chological difficulties.
It is all too common to see drivers with cell phones to their ears or looking down into their laps, most likely texting.If you or someone you know is injured or killed in a car accident involving a texting driver, you need to speak to a car accident attorney to determine your rights. Learn more about texting and driving in this presentation.
Worker's Compensation Claims: What You Need to KnowWesley Cottrell
You may be wondering when you should hire a workers compensation lawyer. If there are any complex issues in your case, the wisest decision is to consult with a Workers' Compensation attorney. For instance, if your employer denies your claim or you do not receive your benefits as you should, then an attorney should get involved. Learn more about worker's compensation claims in this presentation.
6 Things You Should Know About Catastrophic Injuries in ArkansasWesley Cottrell
Serious injuries typically result in physical injury, emotional injury and economic loss. However, catastrophic injuries are different in that they usually result in more severe injuries, sometimes including long-term or permanent disabilities. Catastrophic injuries also have a more significant impact on victims and their families. That does not mean that an injury must be permanent to be considered catastrophic. Learn more about catastrophic injuries in Arkansas in this presentation.
One major concern in highway and traffic safety is the increase in reports of aggressive driving. However, the concept of "aggressive driving" is not really understood, or well-defined, for that matter.
Liability For Injuries To Trespassers in MissouriWesley Cottrell
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Appealing the Denial of a Missouri Disability ClaimWesley Cottrell
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Appealing the Denial of a Missouri Disability ClaimWesley Cottrell
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Workers' Compensation Survivor Benefits in MissouriWesley Cottrell
Each state, including Missouri, has its own set of rules established in the worker’s compensation laws, regarding who can receive survivor benefits after the death of an employee eligible for benefits under Worker’s Compensation. Learn more about workers' compensation survivor benefits in Missouri in this presentation.
Liability For Injuries to a Trespasser in ArkansasWesley Cottrell
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Creditors: Creditors may not recover their debts in full, especially if the company is insolvent.
Shareholders: Shareholders may not receive any payout if the company's debts exceed its assets.
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The Dangers of Missouri Aggressive Driving
1. THE DANGERS OF
MISSOURI AGGRESSIVE
DRIVING
“Aggressive driving is a much broader concept that
many realize. If we can begin to understand the real
dangers of aggressive driving, we can hopefully
improve the overall impact it has on traffic safety.”
Wesley A. Cottrell
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One major concern in highway and traffic safety is the increase in reports of
aggressive driving. However, the concept of "aggressive driving" is not really
understood, or well-defined, for that matter. Most people see aggressive driving
as being synonymous with "road rage."
However, these two concepts are not actually identical. Aggressive driving is a
much broader concept that many realize. If we can begin to understand the real
dangers of aggressive driving, we can hopefully improve the overall impact it has
on traffic safety.
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Defining Aggressive Driving
The legal concept of "aggressive driving" describes a variety of traffic offenses
that display a certain type of
aggressiveness, usually meant
to save time. These offenses
include following too closely,
speeding, unsafe lane
changes, failing to signal
intent to change lanes, and
other forms of negligent or
inconsiderate driving. This
driving behavior is most often
seen when there is traffic
congestion. A driver may
already be running behind
and they are determined to
get where they need to be as
fast as possible, regardless of
the rules of the road.
Aggressive driving puts that
driver, as well as the others on the road, at a higher risk of accident and injury.
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Why Aggressive Driving Often Goes Unreported
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, founded in 1947 by AAA to conduct
research regarding highway safety issues, defines aggressive driving as "any
unsafe driving behavior, performed deliberately and with ill intention or disregard
for safety, can constitute aggressive driving." The trouble is, information
regarding the intentions or motivations of drivers is not typically included in the
data on motor vehicle collisions. Therefore, attempts to estimate the frequency
of aggressive driving are largely unsuccessful.
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Recognizing Road Rage
Road rage, as dubbed by the media, generally occurs when a traffic incident
escalates into irrational hostility or violence. Certainly, road rage and aggressive
driving are closely related. In fact, road rage is most likely triggered by an
aggressive driving situation, such as cutting someone off. However, road rage
goes well beyond a traffic violation, usually resulting in a verbal or physical
confrontation. In more extreme cases, road rage can end in assault, sometimes
with a weapon.
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Why Road Rage is So Dangerous
What makes road rage so dangerous is the fact that victims rarely see it coming.
In some cases, road rage is triggered by another driver’s intentional conduct,
such as switching from lane to lane in an effort to go around other vehicles and
cutting someone off. But in most cases, the traffic offense is committed
unintentionally. For example, you might make an abrupt exit from the highway
without proper signaling, because you suddenly realized you were about to miss
your exit.
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Aggressive Driving Statistics
The most recent statistics compiled on aggressive driving show that speeding is
the most common potentially-
aggressive action by far. In
fact, nearly one of every three
fatal crashes over the period
studied involved a driver who
was reported to have been
speeding or driving too fast
for the road or weather
conditions. Half of the fatal
crashes involving aggressive
actions were single-vehicle
crashes. Of the 119,475
fatalities reported as a result
of potentially-aggressive
driving, 56.3% were the
aggressive drivers themselves
21.6% were their passengers,
and 22.1% were occupants of
other vehicles and non-motorists.
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What Can be Done?
Aggressive driving and road rage are both very serious public concerns. Some
reports have indicated that drivers
are actually more afraid of an
aggressive driver than an impaired
driver. The media should refrain
from sensationalizing aggressive
driving and retaliatory behavior of
drivers involved in so-called road
rage incidents. We all need a clearer
understanding of the difference
between aggressive driving and road
rage, an issue that law enforcement
can be very helpful in clarifying. As
the public becomes better educated,
and begins to understand the
differences between aggressive
driving and more extreme road rage,
more reports of aggressive driving will be made. The point is, choosing to report
aggressive drivers to law enforcement, instead of overreacting and allowing
anger to stand in the way of common sense and judgment, can go a long way to
reducing the frequency of these incidents.
If you have questions regarding aggressive driving, or any other personal injury
concerns, call the Cottrell Law Office at (800) 364-8305.
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About the Author
Wesley A. Cottrell
Wesley A. Cottrell has been successfully practicing law for over 29
years. Born in Springdale, Arkansas and raised in Baxter Springs,
Kansas, Wes is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Kansas,
Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Wes earned his B.A. from Pittsburg State University in 1981 and
his J.D. from the Washburn University School of Law in Topeka,
Kansas in 1985. He was admitted to practice law in Kansas in
1986, in Missouri in 1987, in Arkansas in 1989, and Oklahoma in
1993.
He is licensed to practice law in the United States District Court for
the District of Kansas, eastern Arkansas, western Arkansas, and western Missouri. He was
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Crawford County, Kansas from 1987-1989.
Wes lives in Rogers, Arkansas with his wife, Shelly, and their two daughters, Kennedy and
Gabby. He is active in his community, and is regularly asked to teach courses to other attorney
on personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation.
Memberships and Associations:
National Organization of Social Security Representatives
Benton County Bar Association
Arkansas Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
Kansas Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
American Association of Justice
Rogers Office
117 South 2nd St
Rogers, AR 72756
Phone: (800) 364-8305
Secondary phone: (479) 631-6464
www.cottrelllawoffice.com/
Joplin Office
2001 Empire Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: (800) 364-8305
Secondary phone: (417) 782-4004
www.joplininjuryattorney.com