November 28, 2012 (Press-News.org) The Threat of Sleepy Drivers in Illinois
Many of us continue to do it even though we know we should not: driving when drowsy. As distracted driving becomes a major road safety concern in Illinois, so too does drowsy driving. Driving tired slows reaction time, decreases awareness and impairs judgment just like drinking and driving and distracted driving. To prevent accidents and to safeguard others on the road, drivers in Illinois should safely pull over when they become too tired to drive.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, sleepy drivers cause more than 100,000 car accidents every year and more than 1,500 fatalities. While falling asleep behind the wheel may seem rare to the average driver, almost 40 percent of drivers in a NHTSA survey admitted to falling asleep while driving at some point in their lives. Drivers with the highest risk of falling asleep behind the wheel are people who drive a significant number of miles each day, third-shift workers, individuals on medicine with drowsy side-effects and people with unrecognized sleep disorders.
As people age the risk of developing sleep disorders increases, and as many as one-third of all adults will experience insomnia at some point in their lives. Medical conditions and lifestyle choices can influence a person's ability to get a solid night's sleep. Heart conditions and arthritis as well as anxiety and depression can interrupt sleep. So too can the consumption of alcohol or caffeine and exercise close to bed.
While insomnia may be the most common sleep disorder, many people also suffer from sleep apnea, which is a more serious condition. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes breathing to be repeatedly disrupted over short periods of time. It is caused by a failure of muscles to keep the airway open. Many people with sleep apnea are not aware of it. The condition is usually discovered by a partner who notices snoring or shallow breathing. Daytime symptoms of sleep apnea include fatigue, headache, irritability and sore throat.
Whether a driver suffers from a sleep disorder or a poor night's rest, many tired drivers remain on the road. Common symptoms of driving fatigue include persistent yawning, inability to remember driving the last few miles, drifting between lanes and closing eyes. To stay safe on the road share driving duties with a passenger, stop every two hours to rest, avoid traveling between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., and safely exit the road when fatigue begins to occur.
If you or a loved one have been in a car accident caused by a fatigued driver, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options.
Article provided by Ripplinger & Zimmer, L.L.C.
Visit us at http://www.georgeripplinger.com
The Threat of Sleepy Drivers in Illinois
To prevent accidents and to safeguard others, drivers in Illinois should safely pull over when they become too tired to drive.
2012-11-28
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
More People Using Technology to Spy on Their Spouse
2012-11-28
More People Using Technology to Spy on Their Spouse
When a couple is struggling in their marriage, tensions and suspicions often run high. As communication between the couple breaks down, some may become concerned and preoccupied with the other's activities. Consequently, as technological advances continue to be made, cases of spouses spying on one another -- either before or during divorceproceedings -- have become more common. Many people fail to realize, though, that such action can violate the law in some states, and occasionally even result in prison sentences.
In ...
Retirement Accounts Play a Unique Role in Your Estate Plan
2012-11-28
Retirement Accounts Play a Unique Role in Your Estate Plan
Retirement is looming large -- or is already here -- for much of the U.S. population. As baby boomers continue to retire and current retirees are living longer, it is clear that retirement accounts must be considered in any estate plan. In fact, as 401(k)s and IRAs become more and more a significant part of retirees' estates, retirement accounts are proving to be the largest asset for many people.
Any good estate plan must account for the tax consequences of retirement accounts. Understanding your retirement ...
Types of Florida Alimony Awards
2012-11-28
Types of Florida alimony awards
Even after a marriage ends, the obligation of one ex-spouse to the other may continue for years, or even a lifetime. Florida courts may grant alimony as a part of marriage dissolution proceedings.
Alimony, which is support paid from one ex-spouse to the other, comes in several different varieties. Some alimony awards are permanent, while others are intended to last only until the person receiving the alimonycan be self-supporting.
Bridge-the-gap alimony
To help transition from married to single life, some ex-spouses receive bridge-the-gap ...
Study Says Your Doctor May Not Always Tell You The Whole Truth
2012-11-28
Study says your doctor may not always tell you the whole truth
The doctor-patient relationship can be a complicated one, as it often occurs at a stressful and busy time for the doctor and the patient. Doctors are human like everyone else and therefore have the same emotions and frailties. Just like in any other human-to-human relationship, there is sometimes a temptation to lie or keep secrets.
A recent survey highlighted the fact that not all doctors believe that being honest and forthright with their patients is the best course of action. The survey, published in ...
Is Pennsylvania's Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Right for You?
2012-11-28
Is Pennsylvania's Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition right for you?
Success can be defined a number of ways in criminal defense cases. Sometimes, an accused person might be completely acquitted of the charges. A more common way to achieve success, however, is to evaluate all of the factors in the case and then work to reach an outcome that minimizes the negative consequences to the accused person.
One of the benefits of working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer is that a lawyer can help an accused person identify and pursue alternative resolution options. ...
Planning ahead and preparing a prenuptial agreement
2012-11-28
Planning ahead and preparing a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements are often overlooked as useful estate planning and wealth protection documents. The reasons for ignoring these legal needs are not hard to understand, as few people want to contemplate getting a divorce or their own death. Yet rather than being a negative, creating a prenuptial agreement can provide for a family in the event of unexpected life circumstances. A prenuptial agreement can be viewed as a type of insurance policy; much like insurance, a spouse can plan for unforeseen events in the future ...
From Controversial to Party Worthy: The Evolution of Divorce in New York
2012-11-28
From Controversial to Party Worthy: The Evolution of Divorce in New York
Times are changing. Although shows like Mad Men are a hit, viewers are not likely to return to many of the olden values of the fifties and sixties. In fact, Americans are continuing to evolve on how we view social issues that were once controversial. The latest example: Divorce Parties.
According to a recent article in Time Magazine, Divorce Parties are the latest rage trending throughout New York. New York magazine even ran a story discussing how companies throughout the city are specializing ...
A Kansas Doctor's Plea Upheld by Federal Courts
2012-11-28
A Kansas Doctor's Plea Upheld by Federal Courts
Recently, a Kansas doctor pled guilty to a crime and that plea is coming back to haunt him. The doctor is now coming forward to say that that plea was not accurate. A federal judge denied the doctor's claim and upheld the doctor's testimony as proof of his guilt.
The Denial
The doctor had earlier pled guilty to prescribing painkillers in an unlawful manner to a woman that he did not know according to an article in The Republic. When the doctor pled guilty, he stated that he was unaware of the consequences of doing ...
Rocco Leo Gaglioti to Host Heart and Sole
2012-11-28
Rocco Leo Gaglioti Host/Creator of Fashion News Live will be the Host of the Heart and Sole event on December 1, 2012 at Buzz Siler's Gallery in the very hip and fashionable Pearl District of downtown Portland, Oregon.
Gaglioti, Fashion Expert and Celebrity personality, has been involved with many philanthropic causes, including the Miss and Mister Deaf International Pageant held this year in Ankara, Turkey and also, through the United Nations, The Clean Water Initiative Conference held in the Ukraine.
Soles4Souls collects new shoes to give relief to the victims of ...
Australia Logo Design becomes Logo People as a New Brand Name
2012-11-28
Australia Logo Design has launched its New Brand Identity- Logo People. For the last 2 years, Australia Logo Design was carving a niche for itself in the field of logo and graphic design. Numerous custom made logos had been designed for Australian business companies giving them a unique brand identity.
But since Australia Logo Design was a generic name. So in spite of prospering logo design work, we need to build a specific identity which is recognizable by media, clients, business collaborators and investors. Hence we decided on the name Logo People which will give ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Fig trees convert atmospheric CO2 to stone
Intra-arterial tenecteplase for acute stroke after successful endovascular therapy
Study reveals beneficial microbes that can sustain yields in unfertilized fields
Robotic probe quickly measures key properties of new materials
Climate change cuts milk production, even when farmers cool their cows
Frozen, but not sealed: Arctic Ocean remained open to life during ice ages
Some like it cold: Cryorhodopsins
Demystifying gut bacteria with AI
Human wellbeing on a finite planet towards 2100: new study shows humanity at a crossroads
Unlocking the hidden biodiversity of Europe’s villages
Planned hydrogen refuelling stations may lead to millions of euros in yearly losses
Planned C-sections increase the risk of certain childhood cancers
Adults who have survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19
Drones reveal extreme coral mortality after bleaching
New genetic finding uncovers hidden cause of arsenic resistance in acute promyelocytic leukemia
Native habitats hold the key to the much-loved smashed avocado’s future
Using lightning to make ammonia out of thin air
Machine learning potential-driven insights into pH-dependent CO₂ reduction
Physician associates provide safe care for diagnosed patients when directly supervised by a doctor
How game-play with robots can bring out their human side
Asthma: patient expectations influence the course of the disease
UNM physician tests drug that causes nerve tissue to emit light, enabling faster, safer surgery
New study identifies EMP1 as a key driver of pancreatic cancer progression and poor prognosis
XPR1 identified as a key regulator of ovarian cancer growth through autophagy and immune evasion
Flexible, eco-friendly electronic plastic for wearable tech, sensors
Can the Large Hadron Collider snap string theory?
Stuckeman professor’s new book explores ‘socially sustainable’ architecture
Synthetic DNA nanoparticles for gene therapy
New model to find treatments for an aggressive blood cancer
Special issue of Journal of Intensive Medicine analyzes non-invasive respiratory support
[Press-News.org] The Threat of Sleepy Drivers in IllinoisTo prevent accidents and to safeguard others, drivers in Illinois should safely pull over when they become too tired to drive.