--- description: Learn About "Fall Back" Daylight Savings and the Dangers of Drowsy Driving & What That Means for Everyday Commuters. Learn More... title: The Dangers of Driving After “Fall Back” Daylight Savings - Fran Haasch Law Group canonical: https://www.lawfran.com/blog/2022/11/the-dangers-of-driving-after-fall-back-daylight-savings/ date_published: 2022-11-02T14:58:00+00:00 date_modified: 2025-07-31T17:44:10+00:00 practice_area: blog --- - The Dangers of Driving After “Fall Back” Daylight Savings - Fran Haasch Law Group # The Dangers of Driving After “Fall Back” Daylight Savings November 2, 2022 - Attorney, Fran Haasch It’s that time of year again when Daylights Savings ends, and we “fall back” and gain an hour of sleep. While gaining an hour of sleep may seem enjoyable, research has shown that it can have adverse health consequences, including sleep disruption, mood disturbances, and even an increased risk of fatal accidents. This biannual event takes a toll on our bodies, leaving us tired, disturbing our sleep, and even increasing the chance of workplace injuries, strokes, and heart attacks. According to a [2020 study by the National Institute of Health](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7302868/) found that around 550,000 Americans experienced physical health problems caused by these time changes. While drowsy driving may increase with the spring time change, concerns for driver safety also arises with the fall time shift. In the fall and winter, many individuals find it difficult to get used to the sun setting considerably earlier in the day. As a result, even though the sun is setting or it is already dark outside, people may still be outside in the late afternoon and early evening, increasing the risk of pedestrian accidents due to poor light conditions. And that’s on top of all the other dangers that come with driving at night. Drivers may find it challenging to see due to glare at times of day when they are not accustomed to it due to variations in dawn and sunset. ![woman driving in her car, point of view from the driver window, holding her head under her glasses signaling a headache after fall back savings](https://www.lawfran.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Drowsy-Driver-at-night-1024x683.jpg) ## **What The Fran Haasch Law Group Can Do For You** Sometimes car accidents are inevitable. At The Fran Haasch Law Group, we focus on helping you and your family recover. We pursue personal injury lawsuits and [wrongful death](https://www.lawfran.com/wrongful-death-attorneys/) claims to obtain full compensation for damages such as pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings, and more. With over 25 years of experience, we draw on constant medical research to help clients recover after being injured in auto accidents in Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas. Founding personal injury attorney, Fran Haasch, is a lifetime member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum and a member of the American Association for Justice, the Florida Justice Association, and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. Our attorneys are skilled and experienced litigators. We are not afraid to take your lawsuit to trial if necessary. No matter how complicated your case, our firm is here to help you navigate the legal process from start to finish. ## **The Value of Your Personal Injury Claim** At The[Fran Haasch Law Group](https://www.lawfran.com/palm-harbor-personal-injury-lawyers/), we understand that no amount of financial recovery can undo what you have been through. However, a fair settlement or jury verdict can ease the financial burden of unexpected medical bills, lost income, and other economic and non-economic damages associated with your accident. We have obtained multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and settlements in cases involving auto accidents, as well as claims concerning wrongful death and [catastrophic injuries](https://www.lawfran.com/catastrophic-injuries/). Here are some of our [case results](https://www.lawfran.com/case-results/): - $1.8 million for our client in Pinellas County who was injured in a car accident - $1.8 million for a 33-year-old female client in Hillsborough County who was lawfully stopped for a left-turning vehicle ahead when she was rear-ended by the defendant vehicle, which was then rear-ended by the vehicle behind it, causing the client to feel two impacts. This resulted in multiple back surgeries and an infection which caused the client to be hospitalized several times. - $1.6 million for a 25-year-old female passenger on a motorcycle when the defendant cut across the client’s path. The client was thrown over 200 feet from the motorcycle. The accident resulted in a fractured leg, broken finger, back surgery, and many other injuries. - $1.55 million for a 46-year old male in Pasco County who was stopped at a red light on U.S. Highway 19 in Pasco County and was rear-ended by the defendant at a high rate of speed. - $1.35 million for a client in Pasco County. The defendant turned left in front of our client, causing the client’s vehicle to flip and resulting in many injuries. - $1.34 million for a 69-year-old male client in Orange County who was in the left turn lane when the defendant came across his pathway while attempting to turn and collided with the client. The accident resulted in multiple severe injuries, including a fractured pelvis, broken ribs, punctured lung, a broken arm that required surgery, and several lacerations. - $1.3 million for a 33-year-old female client in Pinellas County who was rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light with her three children in the car with her. The accident resulted in multiple surgeries and complications. - $1.025 for our client injured in a car accident in Hillsborough County. - $1.0 million for a client in Hillsborough County rear-ended in stop-and-go traffic on the interstate. ![close up of a damaged hood and bumper of a mercedes in a car accident from a rear end accident in the fall around "fall behind" time change](https://www.lawfran.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-8-1024x768.webp) ## **Contact a Car Accident Attorney Today** At The Fran Haasch Law Group, we are committed to fighting for your fair recovery. We strive to help injured individuals and the loved ones of those wrongfully killed, secure the full, fair recovery they are owed. We offer dedicated legal representation for car accident victims and victims of bicycle, [rideshare](https://www.lawfran.com/car-accident-lawyers/rideshare-accidents/), and semi-truck accidents. If you feel you have been the victim of a car accident through no fault of your own. 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