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How many accidents are caused by drowsy driving?

On Behalf of | Mar 8, 2022 | Car Accidents

There are many potential causes of auto accidents on the road. An accident can be the result of drinking or taking drugs and driving. An accident can also occur as the result of texting while driving. Another cause of auto accidents is drowsy driving, which is more common than many people think.

According to the National Safety Council, drowsy driving is the cause of approximately 100,000 auto accidents nationwide, 71,000 injuries, and 1,550 deaths. According to AAA, over 9% of all auto accidents are caused by drowsy driving. However, the statistics may not be accurate; the numbers may actually be much higher because, unlike drugs or alcohol in a person’s system, it is almost impossible to prove that drowsy driving caused the accident.

What is the frequency of people driving drowsy?

There are different scenarios with drivers who are driving while they are drowsy. Some get behind the wheel and have a difficult time keeping their eyes open. Others completely fall asleep while they are driving. Still others nod off while they are driving. Any of those scenarios is dangerous and can lead to serious injuries or fatalities.

Most drowsy driving accidents occur at night and statistically, they occur more often on highways and rural roads. Drowsy driving is also called “tired driving” or “driver fatigue.” There are many issues that can contribute to a person being tired behind the wheel, including stress, interrupted sleep at night, and medication. Driving in the dark is also a contributing factor. Drowsy driving is dangerous because the driver cannot focus, has slow responses on the road, judges poorly, is not capable of determining accurate distances, and falls asleep.

Sound advice from a knowledgeable New Jersey lawyer

You may have been on the road and were involved in an auto accident with a drowsy driver. If that is the case, solid advice from a personal injury New Jersey lawyer may prove extremely valuable to your case. If a drowsy driver caused the accident, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries as well as the pain and suffering that you have had to endure. You must protect your rights and hopefully obtain what is fair and just so that you can have the life that you deserve.

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