Unhealthy Truck Drivers Cause Accidents
Overweight drivers are much more likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, causing them to be overly tired when driving. In addition, excess weight can cause truckers to become diabetic, putting them at risk of going into diabetic shock. Heart attacks are also a real risk for many drivers.Large truck crash rates in Texas and nationwide are impacted by the health of truck drivers. Crashes caused by a health-related event, such as heart attack, diabetic shock or another heath issue account for 12 percent of semi-truck crashes caused by driver error.
Drivers Take Charge of Their Health
Increasingly, truck drivers are getting the message that losing weight is crucial to improving their health and avoiding health-related collisions. At truck stops, truck drivers are lifting weights in the cabs of their trucks, briskly walking around parking lots, and biking around rest areas. Some have stopped eating truck stop food and are now cooking lean meats on portable cook tops.As Colleyville truck accident attorneys, we have seen the impact that truck driver error has on the lives of those they hit. Because of this, we cheer any positive changes that the trucking industry makes.
Have You Been Injured In A Texas Truck Accident?
If you've been injured in a truck accident you need to speak with an experienced truck accident injury attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Colleyville office directly at 817.485.8888 to schedule your free consultation.
