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Drowsy Driving Accident Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio

It is not uncommon for people to operate a vehicle while they are tired. Some do not realize the risks this poses to themselves and others on the road, while others do not even realize just how tired they are. Drowsy drivers have slower reaction times when they are tired, and they may not be able to see all the dangers on the road. In the worst of cases, drivers may also fall asleep behind the wheel. Any of these behaviors can easily cause a serious accident. Our Columbus drowsy driving accident lawyer explains more below.

Why is Drowsy Driving So Dangerous?

The dangers of drowsy driving have been well documented. According to the National Sleep Foundation, motorists who operate a vehicle with little to no sleep in the 24 hours beforehand have the same capabilities to drive a vehicle as a person with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10. The effects of little to no sleep are very dangerous when someone is controlling a motor vehicle and they include:

  • Issues with attention and concentration
  • Slowed reaction times
  • Poor judgment
  • Blurry vision
  • Delayed motor skills
  • Driving too slowly or speeding
  • Impatience with other drivers
  • Failing to come to a full stop
  • Drifting across lanes
Drowsy drivers are also more vulnerable to micro-sleep. Micro-sleep occurs when a person involuntarily falls asleep for just a fraction of a second to ten seconds. While that may not sound like a great deal of time, a motorist on a highway can drive the length of a football field in that time, and they do not have any control of their vehicle if they are experiencing micro-sleep.

How to Prove Drowsy Driving

Accident victims can file a claim against tired drivers when drowsiness has caused a crash. Unfortunately, simply stating that someone else was at fault for an accident is not enough. To obtain full and fair compensation, accident victims must prove their case, using strong evidence to do so. Some of the best pieces of evidence used in these cases include:
  • The accident report filed by police after the crash, particularly if it indicates the other driver was at fault,
  • Cell phone records, which can prove the driver had been on the road for a long time and as such, was likely tired,
  • Credit card or bank card receipts showing that a motorist traveled a long distance or ate a heavy meal, which could make them tired,
  • Prescription records, particularly when the medication is known to make people drowsy
Evidence is crucial to any claim, but it is also difficult to obtain when recovering from serious injuries. A Columbus drowsy driving lawyer can gather the most important evidence to help victims claim the maximum damages they deserve.

Our Experienced Drowsy Driving Accident Lawyer in Columbus Can Help You Today

If you have been injured by a tired motorist, do not hesitate to contact our Columbus car accident lawyer today at Oliver Law Office, Our seasoned attorney knows how to prove a driver was drowsy and caused your crash so you obtain the compensation that is justly yours. Call us now at (614)-220-9100 or contact us online to schedule a consultation and to learn more.

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