Driver Falls Asleep At The Wheel | Seattle Distracted Driving Attorney

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Distracted driving can be caused by numerous things and is extremely dangerous. Driving while fatigued could lead to countless injuries and accidents. As a distracted driving accident attorney, I understand that working long and late hours may lead to an exhausted drive home. The local news of KIROTV.com reported that a man crashed his car into a power pole causing numerous power outs early Monday morning near Redmond. The driver had reportedly fallen asleep just after 12:30am on his way home from work when he crashed causing power lines to fall in addition to starting a small fire. Around 1,450 Tanner Electric consumers lost their power in neighboring areas. Tanner workers worked throughout the morning to repair the damages and restore power to their customers. The driver of the car was not seriously injured in the accident. Even though no one was hurt in this case if the car had hit another vehicle or pedestrian it could have easily been a different story.

According to The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, distracted driving behaviors contributes to around 8,000 crashes per day. Drivers often spend more than half of their time driving involved in distracted behavior. With fatigue from working long hours, cell phones, and other contributing factors, distracted driving is truly a dangerous force on our roads.

If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident due to a negligent sleepy driver and have questions concerning compensation, you need the committed services of an experienced Seattle distracted driving accident attorney. Call me at Premier Law Group and I will dedicate my time to your case in order to ensure you the medical care that you deserve. I can also work with your insurance company to make sure you receive the full compensation that you are entitled to. I believe that driving while exhausted can be potentially dangerous so pull over if you start to feel tired. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at (206)285-1743.

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