A severe New York City bus accident that left 15 dead on a trip home from the Mohegan Sun casino, could have been caused by drowsy driving.
New York City Personal Injury Lawyer Nicholas Rose would like to remind you that drowsy driving is a frequent cause of serious and fatal accidents in New York and elsewhere. Countless New York City car accidents can be avoided with proper rest and attention.
AAA offers these statistics on drowsy driving:
-41 percent of drivers have admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel.
-1 in 6 accidents resulting in fatalities were reportedly caused by a drowsy driver.
-Younger drivers, ages 16-24, are twice as likely to be involved in a drowsy driving accident.
-Drowsy driving accidents most often occur in the early morning hours.
A study by the University of Pennsylvania, funded by AAA, offers this advice to avoid a drowsy driving accident if you find yourself dozing off on the road:
-Get some fresh air. Try rolling down your window.
-Try rotating drivers.
-Try turning on/up your radio.
-Stop for a caffeinated beverage.
-Pull over and take a nap.
Proper safety precautions might have saved the lives of those involved in the recent New York City bus accident. According to the federal website, World Wide Travel had had been in the 52.4 percentile for fatigued-driving infractions, according to NY Daily News.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a drowsy driving accident, contact the New York City personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Nicholas Rose, PLLC for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights. Call 877.313.ROSE (7673).
