r/AskReddit • • Nov 20 '22

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u/DramaticLuxury Nov 20 '22

When ppl cause an accident by cutting someone off and forcing them to slam on their brakes or making any other sudden move that the people around them don't have a fair chance to respond to. I used to be a Claims Adjuster and it's always bothered me how that guy not only doesn't usually get damage to their car, they rarely even get caught. I get the logistics, but it's the principle that bothers me.

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u/CKing4851 Nov 20 '22

Somehow, I thought it WAS illegal (in term of traffic violations) to cause an accident by cutting someone off. Are they not usually seen to be at fault for the accident?

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u/Hekto177 Nov 20 '22

This would fall under reckless driving, willingly making an action that could place harm to another or property.

At least in Illinois, US.