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Drug use by any driver is a serious threat to your safety and the safety of your family. When the drug user is driving a multi-ton commercial truck, however, the risks become exponentially greater. Why is drugged driving so dangerous? Impaired drivers pose a risk to everyone. Drug use can impact drivers in many ways. Some drugs will cause a driver to become: agitated take unnecessary risks drive aggressively Other drugs may cause the driver to become drowsy or lose the ability to focus properly Driving impaired limits a driver’s ability to adjust his or her surroundings and delays reaction times. This leads to a greater risk of accidents. One recent study found that “drug use now rivals drunk driving as the cause of fatal car crashes.” Increased Positive Drug Testing The study noted that drugs were found in the systems of almost 40 percent of fatally injured drivers who…

Suffering an injury can be a traumatic and confusing time. If you have been injured in a car accident while visiting a business or through the reckless or negligent behavior of someone else you should take steps to protect yourself. Seek Medical Attention If you have been injured seek medical attention immediately. When you are injured, adrenaline can surge and your muscles can tense, blocking your ability to feel pain. This is an important evolutionary trait but it can prevent you from realizing the full extent of your injuries. A complete examination by a qualified medical professional can help to make sure that you receive the proper diagnosis for all the injuries you have suffered. The longer you wait from the time of injury to the time of diagnosis, the more intervening events the other party can argue caused your injury. Do not wait weeks or even days to receive…