Victim of Accident Caused by Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Settles
These fewer regulations mean that other transportation companies are not obligated to screen for sleep apnea
However, fewer regulations also mean that transportation companies, including truck driving and train operating organizations, are not obligated by federal law to screen for sleep apnea or other disorders that could lead to accidents in the future. The increasing number of accidents have led many to question President Trump’s administration on requiring tests for the disorder.
Photo source: Governor Cuomo Holds Briefing at Site of Fatal Hoboken Train Accident with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie by governorandrewcuomo
