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The nation’s supply chain depends heavily on large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers bringing goods and services into our communities. As much as we rely on commercial trucks, it can be daunting to share the roadway with immense vehicles outweighing standard family cars by as much as 76,000 pounds. Motorists in smaller vehicles are vulnerable to…
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Some injuries are painful, but temporary, causing only weeks or several months of inconvenience and expenses. More serious injuries, like a traumatic brain injury, have a long-term or permanent impact on the injury victim’s life, including a future of additional expenses for care and often an inability to return to work in a previous capacity…
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Semi-tractor trailer trucks are immense in size and are difficult to maneuver. They require lengthy stopping times, make wide turns, and have extended blind spots. They also outweigh common cars by as much as 76,000 pounds when fully loaded. In fact, an 18-wheeler’s engine alone weighs as much as some small cars. Motorists in smaller…
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A serious car accident is one of the most frightening experiences a human can endure. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, emotions run high, with the rush of adrenaline sometimes masking serious injuries. In some cases, you could be unconscious or incapacitated. It’s difficult to think of anything except surviving the accident, but as…
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No one expects a road trip to end in an accident, but every year thousands of accidents occur to motorists visiting or driving through other states on vacations, family visits, or business travel. While navigating the nation’s highways, there’s little evidence—other than “welcome” signs—to notify drivers that they’ve crossed a state line, yet different states…
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