There is little that is more frightening than seeing an 80,000 pound semi truck bearing down on you, unable to stop. There are sure to be damages and injuries, maybe even fatalities. And while there are many safeguards to prevent such accidents, they still occur for many reasons, including driver negligence, equipment failure, dangerous conditions, and more. Many of the injuries and fatalities from truck accidents are suffered by small cars involved in those accidents. Those victims or their families have the right to be represented by an experienced truck accidents attorney who knows how to find the facts and win compensation for their clients. The sooner you contact such a lawyer, the easier it will be for them to pursue your claim. In addition, there are state statute of limitations laws that require filing within one to three years after such an accident.