Definite dangers of debilitating drowsy driving wrecks on U.S. roads

Baytown accident lawyers note that studies of the topic of drowsy driving wrecks have concluded that between 20% and over 50% of accidents result from driver fatigue. Drowsy driving remains an under reported cause of wrecks, in part because there exists no objective, definitive test to measure driver fatigue after an accident occurs. Some studies have determined that between 30% and 50% of fatal accidents can be attributed at least in part to drowsy driving. One government study concluded that more than 50% of single vehicle accidents result from driver fatigue.

Our Baytown accident lawyers emphasize that wrecks caused by a driver falling asleep at the wheel tend to generate higher costs than most other types of accidents in terms of vehicle damage, fatal injuries, permanent disabilities, disfigurements, and catastrophic injuries. At the time a drowsy driver causes an accident, he generally has lost all attention to the road and his driving environment. And a number of other factors can enhance the dangers from a drowsy driving wreck:

1. High speed at the time of the wreck;
2. Failure by the sleepy driver to slow or attempt to stop before the accident;
3. A fatigued driver’s slow response time to danger and changes in the driving environment;
4. The drowsy driver’s slow reaction time in correcting course or making remedial actions;
5. The increased likelihood of a drowsy driver veering from his lane or the road before crashing; and
6. The increased likelihood of suffering a dangerous rollover wreck from a drowsy driving accident.

If you’ve been harmed in a wreck caused by a drowsy driver, you might be entitled to full monetary damages to compensate you for your injuries. Contact our experienced Baytown accident lawyers for a free legal consultation and case evaluation. Learn about your available legal remedies against the drowsy driver who harmed you. Call 877-307-9500 (toll free) or use our convenient web contact form.