The Dangers of Driving Drowsy

Drowsy driving has been identified as the root cause of the tragic accident that critically injured Tracy Morgan and 4 others in his vehicle. The accident killed comic James "Jimmy Mack" McNair.The driver of the Wal-Mart truck causing the accident, Kevin Roper, 35, has been charged with vehicular homicide and injury by auto for operating his commercial vehicle after not having slept for more than 24 hours, resulting in the fatal crash, according to prosecutors.Drowsy driving is the circumstance where a driver operates a vehicle with limited sleep or in a sleep deprived or sleep needed situation. Drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 40,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The aggressive trial attorneys at Fisher Injury Lawyers understand the dynamics of drowsy driving. We know what to look for to win a drowsy driving case. Our experience with big rig crash or 18 wheeler injury cases allow us to push through the defenses of trucking companies and insurance companies that may try to hide evidence of drowsy driving. We know the laws and regulations governing travel on our interstate highway system and use those to our clients advantage. We know where to look for log books, transponder and tracker date, weigh station logs and traffic cams that often yield conclusive evidence of truck driver negligence. Our record of wins is second to none. We want to work for you. Call us anytime.225-766-1234