Driver fatigue is a general term commonly used to describe the experience of being "sleepy", "tired" or "exhausted" while operating a motor vehicle. Fatigue is both a physiological and a psychological experience, and is a major cause of truck accidents in the United States.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident because of truck driver fatigue, contact a Truck Accident Lawyer or call 1-888-762-5988 (1-888-ROCKY-88).
Truck driver fatigue can severely impair judgment and can affect anyone. It is particularly dangerous because one of the symptoms is decreased ability to judge our own level of tiredness. Other symptoms vary between drivers, but may include:
- Yawning
- Poor Concentration
- Tired or Sore Eyes
- Restlessness
- Drowsiness
- Slow Reactions
- Boredom
- Feeling Irritable
- Missing Road Signs
- Difficulty Staying in Proper Lane
It is important to note that driver fatigue is not simply a function of time spent driving but relates to many factors including hours since last slept (hours of wakefulness) and time of day or night.
Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer or call 1-888-762-5988 (1-888-ROCKY-88).
