Many people in this country have never been in a semi truck accident and many never will be. There are only 500,000 truck accidents a year, compared to over 6 million car accidents. And while the injury rate is relatively higher, that doesn't mean we'll all have to face the devastating consequences of such a tragedy. Let's face it, semi truck accidents result in over 130,000 injuries and more than 5,000 fatalities yearly, and the vast majority of those injured or killed are the occupants of small cars that had the misfortune to collide with a "big rig." For such victims, semi truck accident lawyers can be the answer. They are experienced in investigating complex accidents and ascertaining liability. You can count on semi truck accident lawyers to help you win the compensation to which you are entitled.