Road Rage Accidents
In most car accident claims, determining which driver is at fault for the accident means deciding which of them made a bigger mistake. For example, if one car rear ends another, is the rear driver at fault for driving too fast or not braking in time, or is the front driver at fault for braking suddenly without good reason? In comparative fault states like Florida, the insurance companies, or in the case of lawsuits, the courts can attribute part of the fault to one driver and part of the fault to the other driver. Sometimes one driver makes such an egregious mistake that it is obvious that he or she is entirely at fault for the accident. Such egregious mistakes include speeding many miles per hour above the speed limit, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or watching videos on a cell phone while driving. If one driver causes an accident on purpose, losing his or temper and intentionally crashing the car, then the fault obviously belongs to that driver. If you got injured in a road rage accident like this, you are in a strong position legally to get compensation for your accident-related financial losses, but getting insurance companies to pay enough to reimburse you for the full amount of your losses is not easy. If you got injured in an accident where the driver intentionally caused a collision out of anger, contact a Fort Lauderdale auto accident attorney.
Man Dies After His Girlfriend Crashes the Couple’s Car in a Jealous Rage
On Super Bowl Sunday of 2025, Leigha Mumby and her partner Daniel Waterman had bigger things to think about than football, since they had just found out that Mumby was pregnant. They were in the car together, with Mumby driving, when Waterman received a text message from a female friend. This led to an argument, and Mumby eventually grew so angry that she lost control of the car, and it crashed into a tree beside the road in Flagler Beach. Both Mumby and Waterman were seriously injured, but Waterman’s injuries were worse. In October, Waterman died of his injuries, and several days later, Mumby gave birth to the couple’s daughter.
Mumby was charged with reckless driving and other related charges shortly after the accident. After Waterman died, the state charged her with vehicular homicide. If convicted, she could face a prison sentence of up to 15 years. Even if the case ends without Mumby being convicted, Waterman’s family still has the right to file a lawsuit against her in civil court. Plaintiffs in wrongful death lawsuits can prevail in their cases even if the defendant did not get convicted or did not face criminal charges.
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A personal injury lawyer can help you get justice after a preventable accident caused by a driver losing his or her temper and crashing the car on purpose. Contact Boone & Davis in Fort Lauderdale, Florida or call 954-566-9919 to explore your potential recovery options today.
Source:
news-journalonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/10/30/leigha-mumby-vehicular-homicide-daniel-waterman/86981728007/
