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Although vehicle manufacturers have strict guidelines that they’re required to follow when designing and building their vehicles, a cement truck manufacturer neglected to implement some of the necessary safety features to their trucks – and this became a fatal flaw that allowed their trucks to roll freely when the tag... |
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"[The animation] gave some information to the other side and allowed them to see that, not only did we understand what happened – we understood the engineering aspect, the technical aspect – but that we were willing to put forth the time, the effort, and the money to make this case go where it needed to go. I think that gave them some incentive to get the case resolved, so it was very beneficial to us." |
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Every year, around half a million trucking accidents occur in the United States – with about 5,000 of those accidents resulting in death. Because large trucks weigh roughly 20-30 times more than passenger vehicles, these accidents often result in the smaller vehicles under-riding the truck or trailer. Despite this... |
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"Large trucks often weigh 20-30 times as much as passenger vehicles. They are taller and have greater ground clearance than cars, which means that lower-riding vehicles can slide beneath truck trailers, with deadly consequences. Strong underride guards can prevent that from happening." |
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