No one wants there to be more car accidents around the state of California and the county, yet the number of catastrophic injuries is rising each year. As we look at reasons for this increase in accidents, there are many interesting facts that come to light. Today we’re going to look at a study that shows that daylight savings changes could actually increase the number of car accidents across the state and country.
A recent study by AAA offered some unique ideas
AAA completed a study and found that drowsy driving, which is already a serious issue, becomes an even more serious issue right after changes in daylight savings time. For example, drowsy driving is blamed for about one in ten car accidents in the United States. When you add daylight savings, which gives many people one hour less of sleep, it makes sense that even more accidents could occur.
Drivers should take extra care to get a good night’s sleep when time changes occur
The first and easiest thing a driver can do to reduce the potential consequences of not getting enough sleep after daylight savings is to ensure they get a good night’s sleep. If they’re going to be drowsy after losing an hour of sleep, then they must take extra care. This includes when they’re changing lanes. They should also be sure that they’re always using their turn signals because others on the road may be drowsy and need extra help paying attention to the roads. The morning commute will also be darker, which requires the drivers to be careful about different road conditions too.
Be careful of changes in the way glare comes into the vehicle
Another issue that daylight savings can bring up is a change in the glare that comes through the vehicle. There are many solutions to this problem if a person is proactive. First, they can invest in polarized lenses or they can use sun visors. If they are going to be having longer days, then they can be more careful of pedestrian traffic that’s more likely to be out. When it gets dark, or when you’re dealing with dust / dawn hours, and you’re xmoving around as a pedestrian, avoid accidents by wearing reflective clothes and using flashlights to ensure cars can see you.
If you or a loved one was injured in an accident then it’s time to talk to an attorney
If you have reason to file an auto accident claim or a wrongful death suit then you need legal representation. The truth is that if you don’t, you’re unlikely to get a fair settlement. Insurance companies are not there for your benefit. They are there to protect their investors and to work to get you to accept the smallest settlement possible.
When you work with an experienced attorney like Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we can work with third party investigators, reconstruct the accident, and take whatever steps are necessary to help you get a fair settlement. Contact us at 909-982-0707 right now for your free legal consultation.
