Driver Fatigue Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident due to driver fatigue, please contact the accident lawyers at Keith Barton & Associates to learn more about your legal rights.
Driver fatigue is a serious problem in the United States resulting in thousands of motor vehicle accidents each year. Sleepiness reduces the reaction time of a driver, as well as the driver's ability to process information, both of which are critical aspects of safe driving.
Drivers are more likely to be affected by fatigue between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6 a.m., and during the mid-afternoon when many people experience an energy slump. During these time periods, energy levels naturally dip and drivers are more at risk for experiencing a sleep-related accident.
Driver Fatigue: A National Epidemic
Recent studies show that driver fatigue is becoming a national epidemic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), drowsiness accounts for more than 1,500 auto-related deaths per year in the United States. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that approximately 50 percent of adult drivers have driven a vehicle while feeling drowsy during the past year, and almost two out of every ten people have actually fallen asleep at the wheel. While drivers are often reminded about the seriousness of drinking and driving, fatigued drivers pose just as much of a threat on our roadways as drunk drivers.
Driver Fatigue Accidents
Accidents involving fatigued drivers tend to be more severe, possibly because of the higher speeds involved, and the inability of the driver to take any preventative measures prior to collision. Driver fatigue can cause a driver to steer less effectively, or to over correct. A driver experiencing fatigue may also ignore lanes, miss road signs, and even experience short bursts of micro-sleep, where the driver has a brief and unintended loss of consciousness that lasts only a few seconds.
We Can Help!
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident involving a fatigued driver, please contact our office. At Keith Barton & Associates, we have represented thousands of people who have been injured in car accidents due to the negligence of someone else. We understand that being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience and we want you to get the support that you need. Our personal injury lawyers will fight to protect your legal rights and help you recover the compensation that you deserve. Let us focus on your accident while you focus on getting well.
To find out more about your legal rights and explore opportunities to recover compensation for your injuries, contact us at 1-800-416-8010 or simply submit a case evaluation form. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and you will hear back from us in 30 minutes - "It's Just That Easy."
