Today, we are at a constant go no matter what day of the week it is. During the week we wake up, go to work, maybe have a little time for the gym, sleep, and repeat the process five days a week. Even on our coveted weekends we have to run errands, and pick up the kids from soccer. Unfortunately, doing all of these things, and more ultimately results in us always being exhausted, running on a limited amount of sleep, and just simply being too tired to function. However, this not only creates problems when doing your already difficult daily tasks, but also can easily end up with you being hurt or injured.
The Facts of Sleep Driving
Recently, the AAA Foundation, as well as the National Sleep Foundation has brought knew light to the situation of individuals being too tired to function. Studies show that many individuals get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while tired, which can easily result in an accident taking place. While many people think that they can function properly with little sleep they are sadly wrong. When lacking the appropriate amount of sleep many people easily have a reduced response time, are more reckless while driving, and easily can fall asleep behind the wheel.
What You Can Expect
Today, only 10% of adults within the United States get the required sleep time that they need in order to make sure that they are fully functional for the next day’s tasks. However, this leaves the other 90% facing a yawn here or there throughout the day. Yet, what can really occur when it comes down to driving while under the influence of fatigue? Many times people can easily either go over, and under the speed limit, which causes a variety of traffic issues. Drivers are also less likely to follow traffic signals, and stop and stop signs. Unfortunately, the majority of the time drivers do all of the above, but also either have, or cause an accident to occur.
Make sure to consider your health before and after getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle to make sure that all individuals on the roadways are safe. However, accidents happen and when you have been injured due to a reckless driver make sure to call an experienced, and dedicated attorney in order to get the damages you need, and deserve.
We listen to our clients and follow through on our commitments. We will give you the quality service and personal attention that you deserve. From our offices in Kansas City, we help clients from throughout the region, including St. Joseph, Independence, Lees Summit, Columbia, Warrensburg, Overland Park, Olathe, Atchison, Lawrence, Topeka, and many more Kansas and Missouri communities. For primary startup and general information our offices are located at 1718 WALNUT, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108, or we can be reached locally through phone at (816) 472-HOPE (4673), fax at (816) 472-5464, or our TOLL FREE number at (877) 535-1163
