Driving and Prescription Drugs
Taking prescription medication and operating a motor vehicle can be extremely dangerous, especially if the medication causes drowsiness or extreme fatigue. Many people are aware of how alcohol or illegal drugs impair their ability to drive safely, but many fewer realize how potentially hazardous the side effects of prescription drugs can be for a motorist. As a result, these individuals may put themselves and other drivers at serious risk of injury.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by a driver who was operating his or her vehicle under the influence of prescription medication, contact the Lake Geneva car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 to schedule a free consultation.
Prescription Drugs Facts
Patients should always make an effort to be aware and to be properly educated regarding the potential side effects of a prescription drug that they are instructed to use. The following are representative of the kinds of dangers that might be created by driving while on prescription drugs:
- Taking antidepressants may produce effects similar to those associated with alcohol intoxication
- Ingesting 10 mg of Valium can cause side effects similar to driving with a 0.1 blood alcohol concentration
- Antihistamines taken for allergies can slow reaction times
Painkillers and other anxiety medications can also hinder a person’s ability to drive. Prescription drug users should ensure that they understand how a medication affects them before getting behind the wheel.
Contact Us
It is important to act quickly in the aftermath of an accident so that you do not unintentionally sacrifice your right to pursue legal action. If you have been harmed by a prescription drug-impaired driver, contact the Lake Geneva car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 to discuss your legal options.
