Our Roads Are Becoming More Dangerous!
Protect Your Family From Road Rage Shootings Imagine this: You’re zooming down the interstate with your family, about halfway to your road trip destination. The windows are down, and you’re singing along to one of your favorite songs on the radio. It’s the perfect summer afternoon. Then, another car appears behind you and starts riding your bumper. doubled, with over 550 people being shot and 141 killed. And the violence continues — in April 2023, two fathers in Florida opened fire on each other’s cars, leaving a 5-year-old and 14-year- old wounded.
The Gas Fueling the Road Rage Fire Why are road rage shootings rising? Experts blame lingering anxiety from the COVID-19 pandemic, stress over the economy, political division, increased gun sales, and the fact that many Americans keep guns in their cars.
The vehicle won’t stop tailgating, so you tap your brakes, hoping to startle them into leaving you be. It doesn’t work. Instead, the car revs its engine, and a hand emerges from the driver’s side window. BAM! Your back windshield shatters, and your family starts screaming. This situation might sound dramatic, but it’s happening more than ever on American roadways. In 2019, 225 people were shot in road rage incidents across the country, resulting in 67 deaths. In 2022, both of those numbers had
steps to take to win and get compensation for your injuries.
Protect Yourself From Angry Drivers First and foremost, don’t be an angry driver yourself! Avoid driving when you’re upset, keep your car comfortable to prevent yourself from feeling irritable, and pick a strategy to calm yourself down (like a mantra or breathing exercise). If an angry driver targets you , stay calm, move away from them, and don’t respond to their behavior. The second you feel scared or unsafe, call 911.
Legal Recourse for Road Rage Victims
Should You Quit? If you or someone you know falls victim to a road rage incident, you can seek justice in court. After you get medical attention, call a personal injury attorney. They’ll tell you whether you have a case, what type of case it is (civil, criminal, or both), and what
When to Walk Away From a Friendship or Commitment
More Guidance on Quitting To learn more about paring down your life, check out the podcast “The Real Question.” As we write this, it’s in the middle of a season called “Should I Quit?” In each episode, host Vanessa Zoltan meets with a different guest and talks through whether they should quit a specific thing in their life — whether it’s a yoga subscription, a city, a choir, or the habit of telling a white lie — and how to do it gracefully.
It’s time to reframe quitting. Most of us think of leaving a commitment as a shameful, weak thing to do — but if you’re stressed and overwhelmed, it can actually be a mental health boost! That doesn’t just apply to walking out on a job. You should also consider quitting other things that weigh your life down. Maybe you’re in a book club that bores you or a friendship that feels like a chore. Quitting could reduce your stress and free up your personal time. The Right Time to Quit Consider these questions if you’re staring down the barrel of a commitment and aren’t sure whether this is the moment to walk away. 1. Do you dread spending time on this thing/with this person? 2. Does the commitment cause you stress or leave you in a bad mood? 3. Could you spend your time more happily and productively on something else? 4. Could someone else easily take over your role if you leave? If you answered “yes” to any of our questions, it may be time to quit — as long as doing so doesn’t put you or anyone else in physical, mental, or financial danger. Not convinced? Consider the philosophy of organizer Marie Kondo. Does this friendship, volunteer opportunity, or club spark joy? If not, thank it for its service and move on.
You can also pick up a copy of “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown. The philosophy of essentialism is about “challenging the core assumptions of ‘we can have it all’ and ‘I have to do everything’ and replacing them with the pursuit of ‘the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.’” McKeown’s book is packed with valuable lessons for anyone who struggles to say no or walk away.
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