It’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week – Reduce Drowsy Driving Accidents
The National Sleep Foundation launched Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® 15 years ago to encourage drivers to prioritize sleep and to only drive when they are alert and refreshed. This year, the organization’s goal is to “…help people get the sleep they need and reduce the number of drivers who choose to drive while sleep deprived.” This is an important safety message because if everyone drove alert, thousands of drowsy driving accidents – and resulting injuries and fatalities – could be prevented each year.
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Falling Asleep at the Wheel: 6 Signs You’re Too Tired to Drive
There are a variety of reasons that a person may cause a car accident: drowsy driving or falling asleep at the wheel is one of them. Tragically, drowsy driving crashes result in more than 1,550 fatal car accidents and 71,000 injuries annually.
If you or a loved one was injured because of a driver falling asleep at the wheel, call a local car accident lawyer as soon as possible. The injury attorney can discuss your legal rights and determine next steps.
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