At least 25% or all drivers in this country will be involved in a traffic accident within a five-year period. That means that most people will face an accident with its damages and suffering at some time in their lives. Most hope that it will not be one of the 500,000 truck accidents that occur every year on our roadways that result in catastrophic damages and injuries. But if that does happen to you, you can expect a complex situation with a confusing legal network of responsibility and liability. That is why truck accident attorneys are so valuable. If you were in one of the estimated 130,000 injury truck accidents, they can discern who is at fault at advise you whether you have grounds for a truck accident lawsuit. If you do, most skilled lawyers will seek a settlement out of court to save court time and costs.