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Indiana Personal Injury Law Firm Focuses on Accidents Involving Fatigued Drivers
Although drinking while driving is a very serious problem in Indiana, drowsy driving I another deadly habit that can be even more widespread. Despite the fact that a Breathalyzer can be used to test a driver for intoxication, there is no test to determine fatigue.
Drowsy (fatigued) driving is operating a motor vehicle while cognitively impaired due to lack of sleep. According to the CDC, drivers who get less than six hours of sleep are less likely to pay close attention to the road, react more slowly to sudden occurrences, and tend to make driving decisions that can lead to an accident.
Who Drives While Fatigued?
Motorists who frequently drive drowsy include:
- Long haul truck drivers
- Bus drivers
- Shift workers
- People suffering from untreated sleep disorders or acute insomnia
- Those who drive while taking sleep-inducing medications
- Adults between the ages of 18 and 29
People tend to fall asleep more often on high-speed rural highways, although drivers from urban areas have been found to be more likely to fall asleep behind the wheel than those driving in rural or suburban areas. Men are more prone to driving while drowsy than women and are much more likely to nod off while operating a motor vehicle. The parents of young children are also at a higher risk of driving while fatigued than individuals with no children in the home.
Contact an Experienced Goshen, IN Personal Injury Lawyer
Did you sustain injuries in a car crash caused by a fatigued driver? Contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to obtain legal advice from a competent personal injury attorney today.
