A truck accident can occur for a wide number of reasons, and the result can have major health, insurance and even mental consequences. Truck accidents are also far more likely to result in fatalities, and even low speed incidents can cause major damages, due to the size and weight of trucks. With this in mind, if you are involved in a truck accident, you should see the counsel of a truck accident attorney. An experienced attorney will assist you in building your case and determining fault. Fault in a truck accident can be based on a number of factors and is not always clear-cut. While the drivers involved can be at fault, so to can the truck, due to mechanical malfunctions, tire blowouts, brake failures, and problems with the load size and balance. And those issues can bring in others such as equipment and vehicle manufacturers for liability, thus the further need to have a lawyer on your side.