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Car Accidents Caused by Drowsy Driving Increase During the Summer

The summer months can be a great time to take vacations, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with family and friends. However, people should be aware that they may face an increased risk of injury during the summer, especially when they are driving. Nothing can ruin a vacation like a car accident, since a serious collision can result in multiple types of severe injuries to a vehicle’s driver and passengers, [...]

What Are My Options if I Was Injured in an Accident With a Drowsy Driver?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving contributes to an estimated 72,000 car accidents and 44,000 injuries each year. In 2017, 795 lives were lost in these types of collisions. Drowsy driving can decrease a motorist’s reaction time and limit their vision and hand-eye coordination. If you have sustained a personal injury in an auto accident caused by a drowsy driver, you should speak to an attorney [...]

2022-07-29T15:19:20+00:00January 30, 2020|Car Accidents|

The Dangers of Fatigued Driving

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are about 100, 000 automobile accidents a year caused by drivers who are fatigued or driving drowsy. This number already may seem high, but it is actually even higher since drowsy driving is often underreported and there is no test to determine whether a driver fell asleep at the wheel. Currently, there are only a handful of states that have [...]

2014-07-28T16:39:44+00:00July 28, 2014|Car Accidents|
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