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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every year about 100,000 police-reported crashes involve drowsy driving. These crashes result in more than 1,550 fatalities and 71,000 injuries. The real number may be much higher, however, as it is difficult to determine whether a driver was drowsy at the time of a crash.
In the article below, the personal injury team at Wham & Rogers discuss driver fatigue and how dangerous it really is. If you have been injured by a driver who was fatigued, drowsy, or asleep at the wheel, call us at (832) 592-1108 to find out your options for pursuing recovery.
A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimated that 328,000 drowsy driving crashes occur annually. That’s more than three times the police-reported number. The same study found that 109,000 of those drowsy driving crashes resulted in an injury and about 6,400 were fatal. The researchers suggest the prevalence of drowsy driving fatalities is more than 350% greater than reported.
According to Advanced Driver Fatigue Research, fatigue affects drivers in the following ways:
Most drowsy driving crashes happen between midnight and 6:00 a.m., when the body’s need for sleep is greatest, and in the mid-afternoon (during the circadian dip). The driver is alone and more likely to be male. Drivers who drive alone or have no one to help them watch for the signs of fatigue are at higher risk.
Symptoms of fatigue while driving include similar symptoms to fatigue while doing any other task. Drivers should be mindful of the following:
The best way to prevent fatigue-related auto accidents is for drivers to get enough sleep. Most adults need 7-9 hours, and most teens need 8.5 - 9.5 hours to maintain proper alertness during the day. How can you prevent fatigue? Consider the following:
If you have been injured by a fatigued driver, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. Reach out to the car accident lawyers at Wham & Rogers for a free consultation and to learn more about your rights and options.
https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/mwl/Documents/MWL_2016_factsheet01.pdf
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/sleep-health
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