Falling Asleep as a Cause of Car Accidents in RI and Mass.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration falling asleep at the wheel is a major cause of auto accidents. NHTSA Report . Over 70,000 accidents and 800 deaths are caused by vehicle crashes where people fall asleep while driving. According to the National Sleep Foundation there are a certain class of drivers more at risk than others for causing an accident in RI and Mass. Some of these groups may surprise you. It seems the greatest risk of falling asleep while driving a vehicle and then being in a car accident are adults ages 18-29. It’s not that this age group falls asleep easier, it is that they are more likely to push the boundaries and drive when they should be resting. Men are twice more likely to drive when drowsy than women and are therefore in more car accidents due to drowsiness. People that drive for a living are more likely to drive when they should be resting.

The bottom line is we all know the signs that we should stop and rest:

• Missing exits.
• Veering into other lanes.
• Difficulty staying awake in general.

If you are in a car accident, caused by another’s person negligence, in Mass or RI, call Attorney David Tapalian for a NO FEE Consultation.