While there are over 6 million traffic accidents in this country each year, only 3% involve trucks or "big rigs." However, those accidents can cause a great deal of damage and many serious and even fatal injuries due to the weight and size of these trucks. In fact, there are over 130,000 injuries and 5,000 deaths from truck accidents annually on our highways. If that has happened to you or someone you love, you should consult a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible to begin considering your case. You may be entitled to compensation, but it often takes an experienced attorney to discover all the pertinent evidence and negotiate effectively with insurance and trucking companies. In most cases, an effective negotiator can reach a settlement that will cover your injuries or losses and that will resolve the accident claims.