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Bridge Failures in the United States. Potential Remedies for Injured Parties. Case Study: I-35W Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

Paul J Rupprecht

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This article provides an analysis of the current conditions of bridges in the United States, examples of bridge failures and maintenance deficiencies, and a synopsis of personal injury remedies and defenses available to injured parties as a result of bridge failures. Specifically, the I-35W Minneapolis, Minnesota Bridge collapse that occurred on August 1, 2007 is examined as a case study.

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This article provides an analysis of the current conditions of bridges in the United States, examples of bridge failures and maintenance deficiencies, and a synopsis of personal injury remedies and defenses available to injured parties as a result of bridge failures. Specifically, the I-35W Minneapolis, Minnesota Bridge collapse that occurred on August 1, 2007 is examined as a case study.

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This article provides an analysis of the current conditions of bridges in the United States, examples of bridge failures and maintenance deficiencies, and a synopsis of personal injury remedies and defenses available to injured parties as a result of bridge failures. Specifically, the I-35W Minneapolis, Minnesota Bridge collapse that occurred on August 1, 2007 is examined as a case study.

Key concepts: Bridge (graph theory), Forensic engineering, Engineering, Medicine, Surgery

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