Mount Pleasant Drowsiness Accident Lawyer

If you've been injured in a wreck with a tired driver, our Mount Pleasant accident caused by drowsiness attorneys may be able to help you recover compensation.

When a driver is tired, fatigued, or exhausted, they can easily nod-off or fall asleep behind the wheel and cause a serious accident. If you were harmed in an accident caused by a drowsy driver, George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers may be able to help you. 

An accident caused by drowsiness lawyer in Mount Pleasant from our firm can handle your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. You can focus on getting better while we handle all of the legal work in your case when we represent you. 

Understanding Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving is a dangerous behavior that is responsible for many accidents and fatalities. When someone is sleepy or fatigued and chooses to drive, this can be considered drowsy driving. The effects of drowsy driving can be exacerbated by the consumption of drugs or alcohol.

Some symptoms that may be present when drowsy driving include:

• Difficulty keeping your eyes open
• Allowing your car to drift out of your lane
• Maintaining your speed is a challenge
• Forgetting the stretch of road you just drove

If you are experiencing a combination of these symptoms, it may be an indicator that you are too tired to drive.

Drowsy driving is so serious that it has a similar effect to driving under the influence of alcohol.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if you have been awake for 18 hours with no sleep and choose to drive, it is similar to having a BAC of 0.05%. If you choose to drive after being awake for 24 hours with no sleep, it is like driving with a BAC of 0.10%, which exceeds the legal limit for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Many People Are Affected by Drowsy Driving

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy driving was involved in 91,000 car crashes in 2017, including 795 fatalities.

Some types of drivers who may be at risk of driving drowsy include:

• Commercial drivers who are frequently on the road
• Drivers who work long or overnight shifts
• People who take medicine that makes them drowsy

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Tips to Avoid Drowsy Driving

Unlike other forms of impaired driving, drowsy driving can be easy to miss and difficult to predict.

The CDC recommends that drivers maintain healthy sleep habits and get enough sleep to prevent driving fatigue. Adults who get less than six hours of sleep are more likely to fall asleep at the wheel, the CDC reports.

If you feel too tired or drowsy to drive, the safest thing to do may be to pull over somewhere secure and sleep, or to arrange for alternate transportation, such as a taxi or rideshare.  

Drowsy Driving and Car Accident Liability

Drowsy driving can have catastrophic effects on both the victim and the party at fault. Since falling asleep at the wheel can prevent the driver from responding to unexpected stimuli, collisions are often at full speed because the driver could not swerve or brake prior to the crash. A sleeping driver may also drift into oncoming traffic and cause a head-on collision. 

If you were in an accident like this, a Mount Pleasant accident caused by drowsiness attorney may be able to represent you. It is not always necessary for us to prove that the responsible driver was drowsy or asleep when they caused the accident for us to recover compensation. 

In a personal injury case, evidence that the other driver caused the accident by violating a traffic law may establish their liability. This may include actions such as:

• Speeding
• Failure to yield
• An illegal lane change or turn 
• Tailgating
• And more

Working With George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers on Your Case

When you work with the Mount Pleasant accident caused by drowsiness lawyers at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers on your case, our firm can help you:

• Identify the responsible party and collect evidence of their liability
• Collect evidence of the value your damages
• Handle all legal communications, deadlines, and paperwork in your case
• Negotiate for a settlement offer from the responsible party’s insurer
• Represent your case on trial, if necessary

Recoverable Damages in a Drowsy Driving Accident Case

If you are able to establish the other driver’s liability, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages. In general, the following damages may be available in a car accident case:

• Current and future costs of medical care
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damages
• And more

Call George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers Today

An accident caused by drowsiness lawyer in Mount Pleasant from George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers may be able to handle all of the legal work in your case while you focus on your recovery. 

If you would like a free consultation on your case with a member of our team, call George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers or fill out our online contact form today. We may be able to offer you representation on a contingency-fee basis with no up-front payments required.