Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Resources for Victims of Aggressive Driving Car Accidents (Part A)
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by an aggressive driver, we understand the pain and emotional trauma you are experiencing. Thousands of people are injured or killed in aggressive driving accidents each year, so you are not alone. According to SmartMotorist.com, 88% of drivers have first-hand experience with aggressive drivers.
The resources provided in this article will help you cope with the aftermath of your car accident. However, the best thing you can do for yourself after a car crash is to call a personal injury lawyer. If you or your loved one has been injured in an auto accident in Massachusetts, you should contact the Boston personal injury attorney Tom Kiley at the Kiley Law Group immediately to learn about your rights and determine liability.
Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit if too much time has passed. Call 1-888-208-1695 for guidance on your personal injury case.
Common Aggressive Driving Injuries
As you well know, road rage and aggressive driving can cause horrific car crashes and personal injuries. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 12,000 personal injuries were caused by aggressive drivers in just one six-year period.
AAA reports that many of these cases involved serious injuries like:
- paralysis,
- limb amputations,
- brain damage, and
- other types of disabling injuries.
In many cases, these injuries can prevent you from working and supporting your family.
Filing for Disability
If you have been disabled in a car accident caused by an aggressive driver, you may be able to collect disability payments. According to the Social Security Administration, you can receive Massachusetts Social Security disability payments if your disability is expected to last for more than one year and if it prevents you from working.
However, there are other factors involved as well, including how long you worked prior to your car accident. If you are unsure about how to collect disability, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213. Your personal injury attorney can also direct you to more resources on how you can support yourself and your family after a disabling car crash.
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