Tennessee Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorney Talks About Medical Emergencies In Older Drivers
It appears that a Tennessee tractor-trailer accident that took the life of a 55-year-old Chattanooga man was caused by a medical emergency that incapacitated him and caused him to lose control of his truck
Incidences of drivers who had crashes precipitated by their medical emergencies while driving are relatively rare and account for only 1.3 percent of all road fatalities. Older drivers have relatively higher incidences of crashes precipitated by drivers’ medical emergencies when compared to young and middle-age drivers. Drivers in crashes precipitated by medical emergencies were more likely than other drivers to be severely injured or to die as a result of the crash.
Patient education by health care providers on early warning signs of a health crisis, such as warning signs before seizure attacks, diabetic or hypoglycemic comas and potential side effects of medications are recommended as the most effective countermeasure.
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