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The 3 S’s That Make Truck Accidents Deadly
And How an Attorney Can Help When They Strike
In 2017 alone, almost 150,000 crashes involving trucks took place in North Carolina. Nearly 40,000 of them caused serious injuries, and 150 people died from the collisions. Those statistics are awful, and to make matters worse, people driving cars and SUVs suffered most of the injuries — not the truck drivers who risk their lives for a living.
So, what makes truck accidents so deadly? Well, in our experience, the danger comes down to three S’s: size, speed, and sleepiness.
Size This factor is pretty simple: Trucks are huge, and that makes them deadly. According to TheTruckersReport.com, a large tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (that’s 40 tons!), while the average automobile weighs just 5,000 pounds. Because there’s such a stark weight and power difference, when a car collides with a tractor trailer, the car and its driver inevitably come off worse. Speed Most tractor-trailers travel almost exclusively on highways, which have higher speed limits than normal roads. It’s rare to see a big truck cruising down a residential street because most truckers can’t afford to choose routes with low speed limits. The government also doesn’t want dangerous trucks to use residential roads because the risk of injury is too great. As a result, most truck accidents take place on the highway where they can occur at speeds as high as 70 mph. Sleepiness Truck drivers travel up and down the coast delivering goods to their clients. Often, they’ll drive thousands of miles a week, sometimes spending 12 hours a day behind the wheel and only taking a single day off. No doubt, truckers are hard workers, but sometimes they can also be careless drivers, particularly when they’re short on sleep or drive more hours than they’re legally allowed to. Driving while drowsy is extremely dangerous and can make the difference between life and death when a crash is imminent. If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, our team of experienced North Carolina truck accident attorneys can help you win the compensation you deserve for expenses like medical bills, lost wages, property damage, disability, or pain and suffering. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation — you’ll pay nothing until we win your case.
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Cabbage is in season right now, which means it’s the perfect time to try your hand at making sauerkraut. The fermented cabbage requires only two ingredients, keeps for months, and is packed with beneficial probiotics. How to MakeYour Own Sauerkraut
INGREDIENTS:
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2 lbs cabbage
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4 tsp fine sea salt
EQUIPMENT
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● Jar
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● Something to weigh down cabbage, ideally made of a nonreactive material like glass
● Lid with airlock
DIRECTIONS:
1. Remove outer leaves from cabbage. Slice very thinly.
2. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and salt. Let stand for 20 minutes. 3. Squeeze cabbage to release juices. Let the cabbage continue to soak and release juices for another 20 minutes. 4. Transfer to a jar and press down cabbage until completely submerged in its juices. Weigh down cabbage. 5. Seal jar with airlock. Let cabbage sit at room temperature and away from sunlight for one month. Once fermented, transfer to the fridge. Sauerkraut will keep for six months to one year.
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