The pictures of truck accidents are lurid and frightening to most of us who drive passenger cars. That's because trucks can weigh between 10,000 and 80,000 pounds, often making a passenger car the victim, no matter who is legally at fault. And in fact, 98% of all fatalities in a truck car accident are from the cars, not the trucks. If you or a family member have been injured in a truck accident, you need to consult trucking accident lawyers to help you make your case. However, you shouldn't take too long to decide if you need a lawyer. Insurance investigators for the trucking company may even appear at the accident scene to begin gathering their evidence. The sooner you can have trucking accident lawyers acting on your behalf, the better.