Have you or a loved one been the victim of a drowsy driver in Oklahoma City? If their negligence and recklessness has caused you and your family pain and suffering, our skilled attorneys at Warhawk Legal are here to help you.
For decades, founding attorney Joe S. Carson and the entire Warhawk Legal team has been fighting for the rights of Oklahomans just like you. We never take it easy on the individuals that cause you pain. We win and successfully conclude cases that pay out in the millions to victims.
So get in touch with our team of Oklahoma City car accident lawyers to start working with us. We offer free, no-obligation case reviews to the victims of drowsy drivers. Book your appointment by calling (405) 397-1717 or scheduling your appointment online today.
How Our Drowsy Driving Accident Lawyers Can Help You
Our partners at Warhawk Legal know exactly how to navigate the challenging situation facing you and your family. Here’s how we can help:
- We’re Oklahomans with a passion for helping others. Our entire team of Oklahoma City truck accident lawyers graduated from Oklahoma law schools. We know how to live up to the Oklahoma Standard.
- We offer compassionate support and don’t go easy on defendants. We know being the victim of a drowsy driver’s negligence can be overwhelming. The good news is you’re not alone – we’re here with you every step of the way. But just because we support you like this doesn’t mean we don’t hold defendants responsible for what they did to you.
- We understand common insurance tactics used to devalue your case. When dealing with insurance companies, we know exactly the types of strategies they will deploy to pay you as little as possible.
Symptoms of Drowsiness Behind the Wheel
It’s important to recognize symptoms of driving drowsy behind the wheel. They include the following:
- Nodding off
- Poor memory
- Poor reaction time
- Wandering attention or thoughts
- Drifting in and out of lanes, the median or rumble strip
- Tailgating
Causes of Driver Fatigue
The causes of driver fatigue are generally related to not getting enough sleep for an individual’s needs.
Specific causes according to the Centers for Disease Control include:
- Not getting enough sleep over multiple days
- Driving during times where you’d normally be asleep
- Driving long, monotonous stretches of road
- Taking medications that increase drowsiness
How To Prevent Drowsy Driving Accidents
The best way to prevent drowsy driving accidents is to get enough sleep and to take breaks when driving long stretches. Don’t overuse caffeine as a substitute for getting enough sleep.
What To Do If You’ve Been Hit by a Drowsy Driver
It’s important to call the proper authorities, such as 911 and emergency medical personnel.
After you’ve taken care of the most immediate needs and are safe, contact a trusted drowsy driving lawyer to get your case started. Your lawyer is the best advocate for your needs in this case.
Contact Our OKC Drowsy Driving Accident Lawyer Today
The team of Oklahoma City injury attorneys at Warhawk Legal is ready to support you in your time of need. Get started with us by contacting us by calling (405) 397-1717 or booking your free case review online today. After going through our intake process, you’ll be matched with a lawyer who is passionate about recovering what is owed to you.