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A woman was killed on September 8, 2009 in Nebraska after being hit by a wheel that flew off a passing tractor trailer on the interstate. The woman was working on a Nebraska interstate when the tractor trailer passed by and was struck by the wheel. Another worker was also injured and was taken to the hospital and is in serious condition with head and back injuries. Truck accidents are a common occurrence on our nation's roadways, and they often result in serious personal injury or death due to the massive size and weight of trucks.

Although two wheels came off the trailer, the driver was unaware of the problem and continued driving. The driver didn't become aware of the missing wheels even after he stopped to dump the truck's load. Workers noticed the missing wheels as the tractor drove by and radioed the driver to pull over.

When Nebraska state troopers inspected the rig, a staggering 16 violations were found. The negligence of this driver caused the death of one and seriously injured another. Had the driver of this rig performed his job properly, a life could have been saved and the serious injuries of another could have been prevented.

Tractor trailer accidents are often serious and can result in wrongful death or a serious injury, as it did in this case. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a tractor trailer accident, The Cochran Firm can help. Please contact us today to see if we can help.

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