Southern California Accident Blog

Driving Drowsy can be Deadly

Do you know someone who has been injured in an accident where the person at fault became drowsy and fell asleep at the wheel? Unfortunately, it happens more often than we think.

Drowsy driving has become so prevalent that the NHTSA and the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research launched an investigation to determine ways to prevent this common danger on the roads.

Studies show that drowsy drivers become impaired, affecting their ability to react to dangers on the roads. “Critical aspects of driving impairment associated with sleepiness are reaction time, vigilance, attention, and information processing,” according to the report.

The impairment of driving while tired can increase your risk of being involved in a serious car accident.  It may even cost you your life.

The report listed some recommendations to combat accidents caused by drowsiness that include getting enough sleep, avoiding alcohol while tired, limiting driving between midnight and 6 AM and ceasing driving if you become too tired.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Southern California car accident caused by a drowsy driver, you should contact an experienced Los Angeles car accident attorney at Steinberg & Spencer at (800) 350-8888.