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How does sleep apnea in truckers increase the risk of a Bedford, TX 18 wheeler crash?

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Truck drivers and their tendency to suffer from sleep apnea has been all over the news, but exactly how does the condition affect a truckers ability to drive?

The issue is not that most drivers with the sleeping disorder are falling asleep at the wheel, it's that sleep apnea prevents them from getting the deep, restorative sleep they need to perform their jobs. Sufferers of sleep apnea wake up tired and stay that way all day. A lack of deep sleep can cause:

• A diminished ability to focus or concentrate on a task

• Daytime drowsiness

• Slower reaction times

• Irritability and moodiness

• High blood pressure

• Heart disease

Sleep Apnea in Texas Truck Drivers Creates the "Perfect Storm"

Because so many truck drivers—up to 75 percent—suffer from sleep apnea, the disorder has a serious impact on truck accident rates. When a truck driver is tired, unable to focus on the road, and is getting increasingly angry at the drivers around him, it is only a matter of time until his actions and slowed reaction times cause an accident.

If you have been hit by a semi-truck in North Richland Hills or anywhere in North Texas, defend your rights and get the compensation you deserve; contact an experienced Euless 18 wheeler accident lawyer at 817.380.4888 today for your free consultation.