Falling Asleep While Driving
Falling asleep while driving is an all-too-common cause of motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, drowsy driving is also deadly driving. More than one-third of Americans admit to falling asleep while driving at some point, and 13% admit it happens more than once, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Some signs that you are drowsy while driving include:
- Difficulty focusing
- Feeling restless and irritable
- Frequent blinking, heavy eyelids, rubbing your eyes
- Yawning repeatedly
- Trouble keeping your head up
- Missing exits or traffic signs
- Drifting from your lane, hitting a shoulder rumble strip
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, pull over at a rest stop, drink coffee, take a nap or stay at a hotel for the night to avoid being in a motorcycle accident. Falling asleep while driving is dangerous, and could result in serious injuries and even death.
Injured? Motorcycle Injury Lawyer Ray King can Help
Of course, sometimes it is too late to take the precautions above. If you are a motorcyclist injured by a drowsy driver, you might be facing devastating injuries, loss of income and property damage. If you were in a motorcycle accident and are unsure of what to do next, see our page on what to do if you were in a motorcycle accident. You might also want to learn more about how filing a motorcycle accident claim can help you receive crash compensation.
Ray King is On Your Side
It is important to contact a motorcycle injury lawyer like Ray King as soon after your accident as possible. Ray King will be your advocate, fighting for you to receive compensation in your motorcycle accident lawsuit. Contact Ray King today for a free consultation to discuss your case, and a free computerized case evaluation that will determine how much compensation you might be entitled to. Ray King will listen to your side of the story and present it in court, never handing your case off to a paralegal. Choose Ray King to be your motorcycle accident attorney.