Sleep Apnea May Be A Distinct Cause of Serious and Catastrophic Trucking Accidents

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law January 16th, 2013 1 min read

Accidents involving big trucking rigs can often be the most serious and catastrophic injury says California Personal Injury Lawyer Steven Peck.

Many truck drivers suffer from sleep apnea, and it’s a serious problem.

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person’s throat to close up during sleep, interrupting their breathing. People who suffer from it get less sleep as a result, even if they don’t realize it, and this can cause severe fatigue. Clearly, that’s a problem for a trucker.

According to one report, research indicates that as many as one in four truckers suffers from sleep apnea. Not all of those are diagnosed, and some of them might be diagnosed but untreated.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.