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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Daylight Savings Time and Auto Accidents
Over the years, several studies have been conducted monitoring the incidence of auto accidents immediately following turning the clocks ahead for daylight savings time. In general, there is a 17% increase in auto accidents on the Monday directly following daylight savings time.
This dramatic increase in auto accidents is most likely caused by sleep deprivation. It takes many people upwards of a week to recover from losing an hour of sleep for daylight savings time. While this phenomenon may be understandable, it is certainly alarming.
The easiest way to avoid becoming part of this statistic is to stay off the road immediately following the time change. However, for most Americans, this is just not an option. If you must drive right after daylight savings time, pay extra attention for sleep deprived, erratic drivers on the road.
If you have been involved in an auto accident caused by the negligence of another driver, the attorneys at Jay Trucks & Associates can help you receive compensation for your injuries and property damage. We have the experience and resources to handle the insurance companies, and we are prepared to fight in court to secure your settlement if necessary.
Please contact our experienced Flint, Michigan auto accident attorneys today to schedule a consultation.
This dramatic increase in auto accidents is most likely caused by sleep deprivation. It takes many people upwards of a week to recover from losing an hour of sleep for daylight savings time. While this phenomenon may be understandable, it is certainly alarming.
The easiest way to avoid becoming part of this statistic is to stay off the road immediately following the time change. However, for most Americans, this is just not an option. If you must drive right after daylight savings time, pay extra attention for sleep deprived, erratic drivers on the road.
If you have been involved in an auto accident caused by the negligence of another driver, the attorneys at Jay Trucks & Associates can help you receive compensation for your injuries and property damage. We have the experience and resources to handle the insurance companies, and we are prepared to fight in court to secure your settlement if necessary.
Please contact our experienced Flint, Michigan auto accident attorneys today to schedule a consultation.
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