Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Road Rage

I was a victim of what I consider to be road rage this morning. I was driving when a car passed me on my left hand side, in a very dangerous manner. The light that was just ahead turn red and the gentlemen proceeded to wave his hands and curse in his rear view mirror. I flipped him the bird! Wrong! I know! Then he got out of his car and kicked my door, I got out and started to call the police just to have him attack me, hitting me jumping on me. Not once did I strike him, I had to get witnesses to call 911 because I was trying toget control of this guy. What are my legal rights in this matter? He was charge with a simple assault, but his reason was because I was driving slow and was making him late for work.. He needs to lose his license or something??


Asked on 1/27/09, 2:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: Road Rage

You might have a claim against him both for assault and for his driving. You should give our offices a call to discuss.

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Answered on 1/27/09, 11:31 pm
Barry Kozyra Kozyra & Hartz, LLC

Re: Road Rage

You did not mention any injuries to you. If there are any he would be required to pay you damages (including for the car repair).

You should consult with counsel to discuss your legal rights.

We have attorneys on staff who might be able to assist if you care to give us a call.

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Answered on 1/27/09, 2:48 pm


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