According to government statistics on accidents involving"Big Rig" trucks, aka 18 wheelers, these vehiclesare often the primary cause of thousands of deadly accidents every year.Unfortunately for the drivers of other vehicles on the road, the vast majority of life-threatening injuries and fatalities associated with these 18 wheeler accidents almost always occur among the persons riding in the smaller vehicles (98%) involved in the wrecks.  In 2004, crashes involving these Big Rigs accounted for about 12% of all traffic related fatalities (5,200 people) and well over 100,000 injuries nationwide.Even more sadly, almost all of these accidents were also avoidable.

Some of the more common reasons that these tragic events occur so often are due in large part to the ever increasing size of these trucks and the loads that they haul, driver inexperience and fatigue, and of course, all of the typical reasons for which accidents will happen among smaller vehicles.  Yet another common cause of these tragedies is the fact that much of our nation's infrastructure (roads, interstates, entrance and exit ramps, bridges etc.) was never designed to accommodate vehicles of this size.  As a result,our roadways have become unnecessarily crowded and infinitely more dangerous for those of us not riding in one of these mechanical behemoths.

Companies that operate in the Trucking Industry have understandably become experts at protecting their own interests, denying legal claims, and at effectively defending themselves against valid claims of negligence.Any person(s) that has been involved in a collision with an 18 wheeler is entitled to be awarded payment for the amount necessary to compensate him/her for all of their injuries.A compensation package should include reimbursement for such items as medical bills, time away from work, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, and also any temporary or permanent loss of their earning capacity.  The value and benefit of having an 18 wheeler accident attorney with the experience and expertise required to secure a judgment against these companies cannot be overstated.