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Researchers Hope to Find a Way to Detect Driver Fatigue (Part A)

Driving fatigue is dangerous and prevalent. In fact, experts like those at DrowsyDriving.org estimate that over 100,000 crashes are caused each year by driver fatigue. These truck and car accidents cause untold personal injuries and at least 5,000 fatalities each year.

Why is driving fatigue so dangerous? Unlike other driving impairments, such as drunk driving, there is no way for police to determine if a driver is fatigued. Unfortunately, driving fatigue doesn't have the equivalent of a "breathalyzer" test. If a drowsy driver causes a car accident, it can be difficult to prove that driver fatigue was to blame unless the driver admits it.

If you have been injured in a driving fatigue accident, you know that an auto accident can ruin and completely change your life. If you suspect driving fatigue may be the cause of the car crash, you should contact an attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability.

Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit against the fatigued driver. Contact The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley for guidance on your personal injury case.

Researchers Hope to Find Ways to Measure Driving Fatigue

Given the dangers posed by driving fatigue, researchers have been working on innovative ways to measure drowsiness. According to ScienceDirect.com, these devices and tools can be used to help prevent driver fatigue before it causes a car accident, and they may be able to determine after the fact if driving fatigue was the cause of a car crash.

However, researchers caution that it is practically impossible to prevent all driving fatigue accidents. In particular, driver fatigue related to a lack of sleep can be very difficult to prevent unless the driver takes his or her own precautions -- like pulling over at a rest stop or drinking caffeine. However, other driving fatigue accidents caused by "task-related fatigue" may be easier to prevent. In these car accidents, the driver is not sleep-deprived, but becomes drowsy because he or she has been performing the same task (i.e., driving) for so long.

If you have already been injured in a driving fatigue accident, you may wish that these preventative measures were in place before your car accident. Still, every victim who comes forward helps raise awareness about the issue of driver fatigue.

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