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Night shift workers have a higher risk of accidents

Fatigued driving is every bit as dangerous as drunk driving. This is borne out by accident statistics involving employees who work the night shift. Georgia workers with irregular sleep schedules are almost 300% more likely to be involved in a car accident.

Fatigued driving is as bad as drunk driving

Driving without sleep can be deadly. Studies have shown that motorists who drive after not having slept for 20 or more hours are the equivalent of someone driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08. This is the legal limit for drunk driving. Even irregular sleep can be dangerous for drivers.

Many night shift workers get into their cars right after work as opposed to taking a brief rest before heading home. Work hours in the U.S. are getting much more varied, and it seems that more employees than ever have the graveyard shift. Combined with an overall trend of more dangerous roads, and the risk of an accident for nighttime workers has never been higher. In addition, these workers present dangers for others who are on the road at that time. The temptation to speed at night raises the risks for everyone.

Any tired driving could lead to accidents

Even regular sleep disorders can raise the risk of a motor vehicle accident by at least 30%. Drivers lose their reflexes when they are tired. The best thing to do is to get some sleep or rest before getting on the road at night. Tired employees should take public transportation or call a ride to stay off the road. Even though it may be inconvenient, it is the safer option.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you may want to contact a personal injury attorney to discuss filing a claim for compensation. Your lawyer may help you file the claim and negotiate the settlement with the insurance company. If necessary, your attorney may file a lawsuit in court on your behalf.