It is not uncommon for drivers to get tired when behind the wheel. It happens to just about everyone, especially when driving long distances. Pulling over, taking a break or getting some rest is recommended in order to keep oneself and others with whom one shares the road safe. Of course, there are also medical conditions that can cause drivers to experience extreme fatigue if not properly treated. In New York and elsewhere, commercial truck driver fatigue, in particular, is a major public safety concern, and the medical condition known as sleep apnea has been linked to this serious issue.
The link between truck driver fatigue and sleep apnea
Car accident injury severity not always immediately apparent
Drivers who are injured in auto accidents may not always feel that their injuries warrant immediate medical attention. The severity of a car accident injury may not always be immediately apparent. Those in New York who feel that their seemingly minor injuries are actually worse than they thought should seek medical care as soon as possible.
New York truck accident: Diagnosing and treating SCI
Commercial semi truck accidents occur fairly frequently in New York and elsewhere. Sadly, the outcomes for victims generally result in fatalities or severe injuries. Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are particularly common following a truck accident, and the effects of this type of injury are typically life-changing.
New York car accident injures 3, kills 1
A car crash in New York is responsible for injuring three individuals and killing one woman. The car accident occurred in the Bronx on Sunday, May 1. It is unknown whether any criminal charges are pending against the driver believed to be responsible for the wreck.
How many people are affected by drunk driving?
Sadly, many New York residents have been negatively affected by impaired driving -- either directly or indirectly. Drunk driving is a major public safety concern. Despite the efforts of law enforcement officers and lawmakers, it is an issue that does not appear to be going away any time soon.
