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Drawing attention to drowsy driving

On Behalf of | Dec 27, 2022 | Bankruptcy

Staying alert and focused is pivotal when you are driving. On the road, you could encounter many different hazards, and having the ability to react quickly could save your life. Sadly, too many drivers decide to get behind the wheel even though they feel tired. Even seemingly minor fatigue can interfere with driving abilities, and drowsiness contributes to many accidents each year.

It is pivotal for drivers to realize the risks associated with drowsy driving and the prevalence of this problem. In addition, victims of these accidents need to go over their rights.

The toll of drowsy driving accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving accidents resulted in the loss of almost 800 lives in 2017. Furthermore, estimates suggest that 50,000 people suffered injuries as a result of traffic collisions caused by driver fatigue in 2017. Whether a driver falls asleep on the road or has difficulty concentrating, they pose a serious risk to others.

Drowsy driving accident risk factors

Driver fatigue can occur when someone drives for a long time, such as someone taking their family on a road trip across the country during the holidays. Sleep problems can lead to driver fatigue, including a single night of poor sleep. Demanding responsibilities at work, new schedules and long days also play a role in the prevalence of drowsy driving. Alcohol and various medications can also cause drowsiness.

Regrettably, some drivers do not understand the extent to which fatigue can affect their driving abilities. Those responsible for drowsy driving collisions should face consequences for the hardships they cause.

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