Falling asleep at the wheel

Falling asleep at the wheel is at the root of many accidents

Accidents involving drivers who fall asleep at the wheel are not uncommon in Buffalo and across the nation. Fatigued drivers are to blame for 100,000 police-reported accidents each year, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. About 1,500 are killed and 71,000 people are injured due to sleep drivers, the NHTSA reports. Polls show that 37 percent of all drivers say they have fallen asleep at the wheel at least once in their lifetime.

If you or a loved one was seriously injured due to a falling-asleep-at-the-wheel driver, turn to an experienced attorney. At the Law Offices of James Morris, our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience advocating for personal injury victims. Choose a tough-minded Buffalo personal injury attorney. Let us put experience, resources and technology to work for you.

How to avoid falling-asleep-at-the-wheel accidents

Most of us can relate to someone who is exhausted after a long day at work or due to a hectic schedule, but that's no excuse for a falling-asleep-at-the-wheel accident. All drivers have a choice to pull over to the side of the road and rest, or stop for coffee or an energy drink. A driver who falls asleep or nods off simply is negligent and irresponsible.

Truck drivers who fall asleep pose an even greater threat on the roads, due to the size of their rigs. Federal regulations limit the amount of time truck drivers are allowed to drive at one stretch.

In many cases, a driver who falls asleep causes serious injury to the other motorists or passengers, including, but not limited to:

• Injuries that require surgery
• Brain injury
• Spinal injuries
• Orthopedic injuries

In some cases, a fatal accident may lead to a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the driver who fell asleep.

At the Law Offices of James Morris, we are ready to listen to your side of the story and to put our experience to work. We are prepared to aggressively pursue the maximum compensation you are entitled to under New York law.

A falling asleep at the wheel accident can be devastating - contact us for assistance

If you or a loved one was injured in a falling-asleep-at-the-wheel accident, contact our firm for a free and confidential consultation. Rely on the Law Offices of James Morris for a straight-forward case evaluation. We can discuss your legal options, and there is no obligation. Call (800) 477-9044. Your initial consultation is free. And if we do take your case, we don't get paid unless you win.