Harvest Season Hazards: When Farm Equipment Meets Highway Traffic

You’re driving 55 mph down Highway 275 when traffic suddenly slows to a crawl. Up ahead, a combine crawls across both lanes. With cars stacking behind and impatient drivers trying risky passes, it only takes one mistake for disaster to strike. Crash data highlights the risk of farm equipment on Nebraska roads. October is the third most dangerous month for…

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TBIs from Car Accidents: How Much Are Long-Term Care Costs?

Every year, around 2 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and even more alarmingly, 80,000 of those brain injuries result in lasting disabilities. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of TBIs. Treatment and long-term care for TBIs costs the U.S. an estimated $30 billion a year. Even with private insurance, families often face out-of-pocket expenses averaging $35,000…

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