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Accidents involving tractor-trailers (big rigs or 18-wheelers) often result in severe consequences. Nebraska sees thousands of big-rigs covering hundreds of thousands of miles on the state’s highways every year. There are thousands of accidents involving these large vehicles annually. He reported a total of 2,215 incidents involving semi-trailers in 2020. This accounted for 4.4 percent [...]

Amputation injuries are often catastrophic injuries. These injuries that result in the loss of body parts often lead to a lifetime of disability for the victims. They are devastating not only to the victim but also their loved ones. Amputations can be the result of various types of accidents. Below, we discuss some of the [...]

Nebraska and Iowa are two important agricultural states in the country. These states produce a bulk of the agricultural products required by the country. Iowa produces about 30 percent of the corn consumed by the country. Nebraska on the other hand is a leader in the production of soybeans. Nebraska however, is a leading producer [...]

Heavy commercial trucks play an important role in the economy of the country, transporting products over thousands of miles. While they only account for less than 5 percent of the vehicles registered nationwide, they are responsible for over 13 percent of fatal motor vehicle crashes on US highways annually. This is according to data provided [...]

Industrial environments are inherently dangerous places to work. Workers encounter various hazards on a daily basis. Employers in industrial settings are responsible for ensuring a reasonably safe work environment. They can do this in many ways including providing personal protective equipment, ensuring adequate training and implementing safety standards and practices. Industrial accidents unfortunately are quite [...]