A ROAD ACCIDENT IS OFTEN THE CONSEQUENCE OF A TIRED DRIVER FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

April 3rd, 2008 Hinchliffes

The aim of a recently launched Department of Transport campaign – “Think! that yawn could save your life” - is to encourage drivers to be more aware of their tiredness and for them to stop driving when they are overtired.

Research has suggested that drivers who ignore their tiredness and do not take breaks cause 20% of the accidents occurring on major roads. The consequences of a car accident caused by a sleeping driver are more likely to be fatal, as the tired or sleeping driver’s reaction to the situation is impaired and they may be travelling at greater speeds than they realise.

Often, people who drive for a living regularly travel long distances and drive when tired because of pressure of work. One tenth of such drivers have admitted falling asleep at the wheel.

COMMENT:-

Journeys can be made safer by taking simple precautions. These include building regular stops into a long journey, and taking a break if you find yourself yawning. Such steps could save lives.

A car accident could result in serious injury to the driver, their passengers and the occupants of other vehicles involved in the crash. Careless or reckless drivers could face a criminal prosecution, and may well receive claims for personal injury compensation that could lead to an increase in their next insurance premium.

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM SOLICITORS:-

If you have suffered any form of injury caused by a road accident, contact personal injury specialists Hinchliffes Solicitors for immediate legal advice, to find out if you are entitled to make claims for injury compensation. All cases are dealt with on a No Win – No Fee basis and successful clients keep 100% of the compensation recovered.

Call now on 0800 138 1348 to speak direct to a personal injury lawyer or go to our Start Your Claim Now page to submit details of your personal injury claim online.