Being involved in a truck accident is often a terrifying experience. The sheer weight of a commercial truck, or big rig usually means that any car involved in these types of accident is not going to fair well. Serious injuries or even death often result from such collisions, which is why truck drivers are held to a higher driving standard than normal "class b" drivers. It is important for anyone involved in a truck accident to get professional legal representation because most trucking companies employ a team of defense attorneys whose job is to minimize the cost for the trucking company and their insurance.