If you involved in a truck accident, the very first thing to do is to exchange information. Get the driver's name, driver's license information, phone number, contact person at the trucking company and their phone number and insurance information - company and policy number. If there is damage over $500 call the police to the scene and get a copy of their accident report. If damage is less, then file a police report quickly. Also, use your cell phone or a camera to take pictures of the damage and the surroundings.

If there is minimal or no damage to your vehicle do not follow the old adage no harm no foul. Injuries for the accident may take hours or even days to manifest themselves. Also, hidden damage to your vehicle may have occurred.

If you have an injury, immediately seek medical assistance. Keep copies of your records and all receipts. Then contact an experienced personal injury lawyer and make an appointment to protect all your rights.

When you first meet with your personal injury attorney bring all the information you have collected about the accident to the consultation. Although you have brought medical information the lawyer will ask you to sign a medical information release.

Finding a personal injury can be difficult but there are several ways to go about it. The best way to find one is by referral. If you know someone who has been involves in a crash and used an attorney they liked ask for the name and phone number. If no one you know has a recommendation than call the local Bar Association. They will give you several names of personal injury lawyers in your area.

Most personal injury attorneys offer a free initial consultation. So comparison shopping for a qualified personal injury attorney may take a bit of time until you find one you are comfortable with, but make the effort as this will be a key factor in how much compensation you are awarded for your damages.

If you have an injury or your property damaged in an accident involving a truck it is possible that not only the driver has responsibility, his employer may as well. This makes things more complicated legally. That is why you need a personal injury attorney to represent you.

Record all pertinent information, take pictures, get your medical records and receipts and bring them all to your attorney's office who will check your case and protect all your rights.