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2-3What You Need to Know About Truck Accidents in North Carolina

Commercial trucks are abundant on our roads in North Carolina and across the country. More than 38 million trucks are registered for business use in the United States, and another 4 million Class 8 trucks, including tractors and straight trucks. Large commercial trucks are also called big rigs, semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, or tractor-trailers. These trucks are necessary for our economy, and without big rigs, our grocery stores would run out of groceries in just a few days. Unfortunately, when we share the road with so many big rigs, there will likely be more accidents. 

What Causes Big Rig Accidents?

Semi-TruckSemi-Truck Crashes Can Cause Serious Injuries

Semi-trucks are also called big rigs and 18-wheelers. These are large commercial vehicles that carry goods across our state and country. There are many semi-trucks on our roadways. As drivers, we share our highways with these large, heavy vehicles. Unfortunately, they sometimes cause accidents. When they do, the victims can suffer extremely severe injuries as well as fatalities. The negligent driver or trucking company may be responsible for your injuries and damages caused by an accident. An experienced personal injury attorney will help you get the money you deserve.

Types of Serious Injuries

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