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NeuroSky, a San Jose technology company, may have developed a gadget that can help warn drivers who are nodding off - a tool that could save lives and prevent injury by decreasing the number of drivers who fall asleep at the wheel, causing accidents.

The company, which develops technologies to read brain waves, has developed sensors that can determine whether a person’s brain is starting to slip into sleep. As a human being starts to fall asleep, his or her brain waves change in distinctive ways. These changes can be sensed by computer technology. Many doctor’s offices and hospitals already use similar sensors to diagnose brain conditions like seizure disorders or sleep disorders.

Now, however, NeuroSky suggests that these sensors could be placed in the headrest of a car. There, they monitor the driver’s brain wave activity. If the driver’s brain waves start to change into distinctive “sleep mode” waves, the car can alert the driver by sounding an alarm or using a similar kind of signal. According to tech blog ubergizmo.com, NeuroSky has already suggested its idea to several automakers, who may be interested in testing the sensors for use in future vehicles.

Driver fatigue or falling asleep at the wheel accounts for thousands of car accidents each year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. When the driver i behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle like a semi truck or bus, the stakes are even higher. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, please don’t hesitate to call the experienced San Jose car crash injury attorneys at Van Der Walde & Associates. We’ll help you understand your legal rights and options and take the next step for your needs. To learn more, cal us today at (877) 862-6228 for a free consultation.

According to the San Jose Mercury News, what would have been a minor traffic stop turned into a San Jose car crash when a motorist attempted to flee police, ran a red light, and struck another vehicle, injuring a mother and her three children. Reportedly, the driver made an illegal right-hand turn at a red light, prompting a nearby police cruiser to take pursuit. Rather than stopping his vehicle though, the 24-year-old driver attempted to evade police, recklessly maneuvering his vehicle before striking the vehicle being driven by the 35-year-old mother.

Both drivers, along with a female passenger in the 24-year-old male’s car, sustained minor to moderate injuries. However, the impact was great enough that it practically tore the 35-year-old mother’s vehicle in half, and launched her 15-year-old daughter out of the car and into traffic. The 15-year-old was unable to recover from her injuries. At the time of this report, the woman’s 12 and 6-year-old sons, both passengers in the backseat, are listed in stable condition.

Reckless driving of any kind greatly increases the likelihood of personal injury and wrongful death accidents in San Jose and throughout Northern California. In the event that an individual is injured due to the negligent behavior of another motorist, the injured party has the right to seek damages from the individual or individuals who caused them harm.

If you’ve been involved in San Jose car accident, it is essential that you retain the services of an experienced San Jose personal injury attorney. At Van Der Walde & Associates, our San Jose car accident lawyers will examine the circumstances surrounding your accident, ensuring that all negligent parties responsible for your injuries are held accountable for their actions. For more information and a free consultation, please contact us today at 877-862-6288.